Computer and Information Sciences at Rice University
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 164 graduates a year
Rice University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 98% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 7% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rice University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
Other Majors at Rice University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $136,656 | $96,751 | #8 of 258 |
| Economics | $129,575 | $78,814 | #17 of 368 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $121,099 | $88,307 | #2 of 118 |
| Chemical Engineering | $113,605 | $87,830 | #9 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $108,970 | $82,899 | #12 of 318 |
| Political Science and Government | $87,804 | $54,728 | #27 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $87,404 | $51,110 | #1 of 610 |
| Cognitive Science | $66,913 | $47,459 | #17 of 19 |
| Mathematics | — | $50,286 | — |
| Psychology | — | $41,299 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rice University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $131,154 one year after graduating and $182,443 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rice University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Rice University ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Rice University worth it?
Its graduates earn 98% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,373.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.