Career Outcomes

Whether you are launching a career from a major U.S. hub or joining a global research lab, a Rice degree delivers a powerful return on investment. Learn more about undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral career outcomes below. Rice students, alumni, faculty, and staff can access additional filterable reports on 12twenty.

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Undergraduate Excellence (Class of 2023-2025)

Rice graduates move forward with clarity and purpose. Across the Classes of 2023–2025, 3,077 bachelor-level alumni stepped into careers, graduate and professional schools, service, and entrepreneurial ventures, supported by a 95%+ knowledge rate that reflects the strength of their preparation and direction. These outcomes demonstrate the momentum our students build at Rice — and the impact they are prepared to make next.

Master’s Excellence (Class of 2025)

Rice master’s graduates move from advanced study to meaningful impact. The Class of 2025 entered leading organizations across technology, finance, healthcare, energy, consulting, and research, applying specialized expertise to solve complex challenges. These outcomes reflect the bold thinking, technical depth, and real-world application that define a Momentous graduate education at Rice.

Doctoral Excellence (Class of 2025)

Rice doctoral graduates shape discovery at the highest levels. From industry leadership roles to faculty appointments and postdoctoral research, the Class of 2025 advances innovation across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. Their outcomes demonstrate how rigorous scholarship at Rice drives breakthrough ideas into global impact.