Rice University

39 Master's degrees offered by the university

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Religion

The M.A. program in Religion at Rice University provides a broad background in the study of religious currents, including the marginal and transnational, within a strong theoretical framework of the academic study of religion.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,000/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Mechanical Engineering

The Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering at Rice University is a research graduate program that includes a thesis.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$62,474/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Energy Economics

The Master of Energy Economics (MEECON) at Rice University is a 12-month, full-time professional master’s program designed to educate future leaders and strategic thinkers in the energy sector.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$58,000/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Computer Science

The Professional Master of Computer Science at Rice University is a non-thesis degree with in-person and on-campus offerings.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1½ year$62,474/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Data Science

Rice University offers a Master of Data Science (MDS) degree designed for interdisciplinary professionals. This professional, non-thesis programme can be pursued online or on-campus, catering to various learning preferences. The degree encompasses a comprehensive curriculum that prepares graduates for the evolving demands of data science across multiple industries.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$59,100/yr

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Chemical Engineering

Our Chemical Engineering graduate programs at Rice University offer research topics in several areas of chemical engineering and related fields while retaining an atmosphere where students and faculty have extensive personal contact.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$62,474/yr

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Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at Rice University offers a Master of Science in Computer Science. Students work closely with one or more faculty members who serve as research directors and mentors.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$62,474/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Physics and Astronomy

The Physics and Astronomy department at Rice University admits graduate students into the doctoral program. It is not the intent to admit students who only wish to pursue a masters degree.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$62,474/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences

The Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Program at Rice University is intended for students pursuing employment in industry after graduation and comprises coursework in the core science, business practice, communication skills, policy and ethics.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$62,474/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Applied Chemical Science

The Applied Chemical Science curriculum at Rice University is built on a framework of relevant chemistry courses, business/management, analytics, and professional development: i.e. communication training, research, and practical experience in form of an internship.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year, 4 months$39,900/yr

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Social Policy Evaluation

The Master of Social Policy Evaluation (MSPE) at Rice University is a 13-month, 30 credit, non-thesis master’s program.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year, 1 month$46,000/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors

The Master of Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors at Rice University is a full-time 2-year professional master’s program that will expand students’ knowledge of critical concepts and methods in psychology and how to apply those concepts to real-world problems.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$35,000/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

The Master of Industrial-Organizational Psychology (MIOP) from Rice University is a full-time 2-year professional Master’s program that offers students graduate-level training in an applied area of psychology for which there is a very high demand.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$35,000/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Architecture

The Architecture program at Rice University is the meeting point of design and discourse; of theory and practice; of past and future; of Rice and the world; and of our two inseparable aims: to educate architects and to position our graduates as leaders in a rapidly changing world.

Master Full-time On-campus

3½ years$39,365/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Materials Science and Nanoengineering

Rice University offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Materials Science and Nanoengineering — a research graduate program that includes a thesis.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$62,474/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Industrial Engineering

The Master of Industrial Engineering (MIE) is a professional non-thesis degree at Rice University, requiring 31 credit hours of approved courses at the 500- level or above, including a final project of one credit hour. Students who have a BA or a BS degree in any field of engineering or related study may apply.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$62,474/yr

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Master of Business Administration (Online)

The STEM-designated Master of Business Administration (Online) program from Rice University brings tight-knit community and data-driven business education from the home of Houston to professionals around the world.

M.B.A. Part-time Online

2 years$59,238/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Business Administration

Join us on our Rice University campus in the heart of Houston for our top-ranked full-time Business Administration program.

M.B.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$76,073/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Science Teaching

The Master of Science Teaching at Rice University is a content-based, non-thesis, advanced degree primarily directed towards in--service middle school, IPC (Integrated Physics and Chemistry), Physics, or Astronomy high school teachers and other Education and Public Outreach (EPO) professionals.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$62,474/yr

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Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Accounting

The Accounting program from Rice University prepares you to excel in your post-graduation career and to sit for the CPA exam in just 10 months.

Master Full-time On-campus

10 months$62,596/full