Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Rice University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Rice University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Rice University graduates earn $97k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all electrical, electronics and communications engineering bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (27 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | $96,751 | — | — | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $96,997 | $106,557 | $20,500 | 0.21 |
| University of Houston | $86,136 | $92,968 | $25,692 | 0.30 |
| Prairie View A & M University | $84,195 | $90,895 | $28,081 | 0.33 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $83,389 | $98,879 | $22,482 | 0.27 |
| Lamar University | $83,155 | $83,799 | $18,000 | 0.22 |
| National Median | $77,710 | — | $24,989 | 0.32 |
Other Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $11,678 | $96,997 | $20,500 |
| University of Houston Houston | $9,711 | $86,136 | $25,692 |
| Prairie View A & M University Prairie View | $11,299 | $84,195 | $28,081 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $13,099 | $83,389 | $22,482 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $8,690 | $83,155 | $18,000 |
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.
Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.