Rice University
TX · Private · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $20K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $20K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Statistics | $20K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Biomedical/Bioengineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Chemical Engineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Economics | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Architecture | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Cognitive Science | $24K | $52K | $72K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $25K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $24K | $42K | $58K | C | CAUTION |
| Public Policy Analysis | $24K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Music | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |