Rice Business is in the top 10 in eight categories in the Princeton Review’s newly released specialty business school rankings for 2023.
The latest accolades come on the heels of the school’s fourth straight No. 1 entrepreneurship ranking and second straight No. 4 online MBA ranking.
Rice rose to No. 5 among the top MBA programs for students wanting to go into consulting or finance, up from No. 6 and No. 10 in 2022, respectively. Additionally, it was ranked in the top 10 for the first time in several categories, including best career prospects (No. 8) and greatest resources for minority students (No. 7).
“This is the first year Rice Business has been ranked in career prospects, administration and resources for minority students,” said Dean Peter Rodriguez. “These rankings are a reflection of our continued efforts in providing Rice Business students with the resources to help them succeed during their time at school and beyond.”
Rice Business’ 2023 specialty rankings:
Princeton Review rankings are based on a combination of institutional and student survey data, including career outcomes, admissions selectivity and academic rigor, among others. Learn more here.
Peter Rodriguez, the Houston Endowment Dean of the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business at Rice University, has been named the 2025 Poets&Quants Dean of the Year, a national honor recognizing visionary leadership and outstanding contributions to business education.
In less than a decade, Rodriguez has transformed Rice Business in nearly every dimension. Beyond creating a thriving undergraduate offering, he has overseen a 192% increase in student enrollment. The growth stems from a doubling of MBA students and the launch of an online MBA—the university’s first online degree—along with a hybrid MBA option.
Rice University professor Mikki Hebl says job seekers’ willingness to accept lower pay and roles reflects a softer labor market and shifting values toward flexibility, balance, and meaningful work.
