# Career Outcomes
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# **Career Outcomes**
At Rice, our personalized scale helps you not just find a job—you find your place in the world.
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.
[Learn about 12twenty access here](https://ccd.rice.edu/students/12twenty).
## 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.
## Undergraduate Post-Graduation Outcomes
### Post-Graduation Career and Education Distribution
- Working (53%)
- Continuing Education (33%)
- Seeking Employment (8%)
- Seeking Education (4%)
- Other Intentions (2%)
### Outcomes Data Snapshot
These results reflect 3,077 bachelor-level graduates from the Classes of 2023–2025. “Working” includes more than traditional employment — it captures graduates launching ventures, serving in mission-driven organizations, earning fellowships, and entering military service, illustrating the many ways Rice students begin their next chapter.
## Undergraduate Employment Outcomes Snapshot
## Starting Salaries
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Median Salary
## Top Industries
Technology\
Finance\
Consulting\
Healthcare/Biotech\
Energy\
Education\
Media\
Manufacturing\
Non-Profits\
Government
## Top Functions
Software Engineering\
Engineering\
Consulting & Mgmt\
Financial Analysis\
Research\
Data Analytics\
Healthcare\
Education & Training\
Public Service & Law
## Who hires Rice Owls?
Top 25 Employers: hired 9 or more Class of 2023-2025 Bachelor-level graduates.
## Owl Destinations
Bachelor-level graduates (15 or more) reported outcomes in the Top Metro Areas.
### Top Metro Areas
Houston, Texas\
New York City, New York\
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas\
San Francisco, California\
Austin, Texas\
Seattle, Washington\
Chicago, Illinois\
Washington, D.C.\
Boston, Massachusetts\
Madison, Wisconsin\
Los Angeles, California\
Atlanta, Georgia\
Milwaukee, Wisconsin\
Miami, Florida\
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
## 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.
## Master's Employment Outcomes Snapshot
## Starting Salaries
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## Top Industries
Technology\
Finance\
Healthcare/Biotech\
Energy\
Consulting\
Research/Academia\
Manufacturing
## Top Functions
Software Engineering\
General Engineering\
Research\
Consulting\
Finance
## Employers of Master's Graduates
Each employer hired 2 or more Class of 2025 Masters-level graduates.
## Master’s Destinations
Class of 2025 Masters-level graduates — 4 or more graduates reported outcomes in the Top Metro Areas.
### Top U.S. Metro Areas
Houston, Texas\
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas\
San Francisco, California\
New York City, New York\
Austin, Texas\
Los Angeles, California\
Seattle, Washington\
Washington, D.C.\
Chicago, Illinois\
Minneapolis, Minnesota\
Atlanta, Georgia\
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania\
San Antonio, Texas
### Int'l Job Destinations
Argentina\
China Mainland\
Ecuador\
Hong Kong\
India\
Indonesia\
Japan\
Kazakhstan\
Malaysia\
Pakistan\
Philippines\
Saudi Arabia\
Taiwan\
United Kingdom
## 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.
## Doctoral Employment Outcomes
### Post-Graduation Career Distribution
- Industry (40%)
- Faculty/Teaching (17%)
- Postdoctoral Position (40%)
- Government/Non-Profit (3%)
### Salary Overview
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### Top Industries
Technology\
Healthcare/Biotechnology\
Manufacturing\
Energy
### Top Employers
Google\
Micron Technology\
SLB\
Amazon
## How We Help You Get There
We believe real-world experience is key to discovery. Many Rice graduates secure post-grad offers through networking, internships, and research experiences.
## **Leverage Resources**
We empower you with the tools and confidence to navigate your unique career journey.
[Career Advising & Resources](https://ccd.rice.edu/students)
## **Network**
Tap into the strong, far-reaching Rice network through externships, networking events, and conferences.
[Connect with Alumni](https://ccd.rice.edu/students/career-opportunities/connect-with-alumni) [Connect with Employers](https://ccd.rice.edu/students/career-opportunities/connect-with-employers)
## **Gain Experience**
Launch an internship search strategy and participate in early discovery opportunities, including Owl Edge Externships.
[Career Opportunities](https://ccd.rice.edu/students/career-opportunities) [Owl Edge Externships](https://ccd.rice.edu/students/career-opportunities/owl-edge-externships)
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