Rice University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$89,718
in 2021+36% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 36% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 22% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 6 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 88% | $6,537 |
| 1999 | — | — | 92% | $6,074 |
| 2000 | — | — | 88% | $5,722 |
| 2001 | — | — | 89% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 89% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 92% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 90% | $6,525 |
| 2005 | — | — | 91% | $6,388 |
| 2006 | — | — | 90% | $6,242 |
| 2007 | — | — | 93% | $6,125 |
| 2008 | $66,100 | — | 90% | $6,079 |
| 2009 | — | — | 93% | $6,625 |
| 2010 | $64,800 | $17,147 | 93% | $7,674 |
| 2011 | — | $16,104 | 92% | $8,688 |
| 2012 | $59,900 | $18,858 | 92% | $8,514 |
| 2013 | $64,500 | $18,273 | 92% | $7,900 |
| 2014 | $64,300 | $16,730 | 91% | $7,750 |
| 2015 | $65,400 | $16,466 | 93% | $8,750 |
| 2016 | — | $21,024 | 91% | $9,261 |
| 2017 | — | $19,232 | 93% | $10,000 |
| 2018 | — | $20,237 | 91% | $10,250 |
| 2019 | — | $20,879 | 95% | $10,250 |
| 2020 | — | $16,999 | 93% | $10,500 |
| 2021 | $89,718 | $16,076 | 94% | $9,716 |
| 2022 | — | $17,805 | 92% | — |
| 2023 | — | $15,091 | 94% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,640 | 96% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,370 | 95% | — |