Economics at Rice University
Houston, Texas • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$88,145
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$88,145
Economics
National Average
$64,921
All schools, same program
School Average
$74,973
All programs at Rice University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
86
Completers (IPEDS)
777
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$11,644
Median Debt
0.13
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$97/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$88,145
Median Earnings
Economics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $153,139 | $13,187 |
| University of Chicago | $127,832 | $13,395 |
| Amherst College | $127,636 | $16,662 |
| Stanford University | $127,416 | $12,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $125,816 | $14,621 |
| Middlebury College | $125,751 | $19,500 |
| Yale University | $125,006 | $12,562 |
| Harvard University | $124,570 | $6,617 |
| Dartmouth College | $118,120 | $18,132 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $117,355 | $25,000 |
Other Programs at Rice University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $172,391 | $12,373 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $160,394 | $41,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $108,850 | $13,178 |
| Mathematics | $97,071 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $96,751 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,547 | $15,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,530 | — |
| Economics (current) | $88,145 | $11,644 |
| Cognitive Science | $86,577 | $13,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $82,320 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.