Civil Engineering at Rice University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Civil Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | — | $80,364 | — | — |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $75,793 | $82,035 | $19,500 | 0.26 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $75,153 | $82,103 | $21,030 | 0.28 |
| University of Houston | $74,822 | $82,614 | $18,000 | 0.24 |
| Texas Tech University | $74,655 | $80,974 | $27,000 | 0.36 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $70,629 | $79,903 | $20,542 | 0.29 |
| National Median | $69,574 | — | $24,500 | 0.35 |
Other Civil Engineering Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $13,099 | $75,793 | $19,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $11,678 | $75,153 | $21,030 |
| University of Houston Houston | $9,711 | $74,822 | $18,000 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $11,852 | $74,655 | $27,000 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $11,728 | $70,629 | $20,542 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Rice University, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.