Ranked16
in the USARice University is a small not-for-profit college offering a number of disciplines including engineering majors and located in
Houston,
Texas. The school was opened in 1891 and is currently offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in 10 engineering programs.
Rice University is extremely expensive - tuition cost is around $58,000 a year. If you seek a cheaper alternative, check
Affordable Colleges in Texas listing.
Recent studies showed that Rice University area is dangerous: the school is reported to have
a very bad rating for on-campus security.
Based on
66 evaluation metrics, Rice University engineering program ranks in Top 20 Engineering Schools in
the United States and The Best Engineering School in
Texas. Major competitors for this college are
Tulane University of Louisiana in New Orleans and
The University of Texas in Austin. See the details about all twelve competing engineering colleges as well as list of offered engineering majors and minors below.
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Engineering programs ratings 2023-2024:
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School ranking:
Best Engineering School in
TexasThird Best Engineering School in the
South#16 Engineering School in
USAProgram rankings:
State Ranking
Best Electrical Engineering Program in Texas
Best Aeronautical Engineering Program in Texas
Best Engineering Physics Program in Texas
Best Engineering Management Program in Texas
Best Mechanical Engineering Program in Texas
Best Biomedical Engineering Program in Texas
Best Computer Engineering Program in Texas
Best Environmental Engineering Program in Texas
Best Chemical Engineering Program in Texas
Best Civil Engineering Program in Texas
Regional Ranking
Best Engineering Physics Program in the South
Second Best Chemical Engineering Program in the South
Second Best Computer Engineering Program in the South
Third Best Aeronautical Engineering Program in the South
Third Best Engineering Management Program in the South
Third Best Electrical Engineering Program in the South
Third Best Biomedical Engineering Program in the South
Third Best Mechanical Engineering Program in the South
Third Best Environmental Engineering Program in the South
#4 Civil Engineering Program in the South
National Ranking
#7 Aeronautical Engineering Program in USA
#7 Computer Engineering Program in USA
#8 Engineering Management Program in USA
#9 Engineering Physics Program in USA
#9 Environmental Engineering Program in USA
#12 Chemical Engineering Program in USA
#13 Civil Engineering Program in USA
#13 Electrical Engineering Program in USA
#14 Mechanical Engineering Program in USA
#15 Biomedical Engineering Program in USA
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Rice University
6100 S Main St
Houston, TX 77005-1827
Phone: (713) 348-0000
Website:
www.rice.eduLocation map:
Engineering majors:
Bachelor's degree
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
General Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering and Industrial Management
Engineering Physics
Environmental Engineering
General Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Doctor's degree
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Physics
Environmental Engineering
General Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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