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Career Development

Whether you're a student or an alum, the Career Development Office works to understand and help you achieve your goals. We're thrilled to be recognized by Princeton Review this year as No. 8 Best Career Prospects.

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Intentionally Small. Verifiably Great.

$149K*

average starting salary

*5% increase from 2022

99%

accepted job offers in North America

70%

accepted job offers from the Rice Business community

The data above reflects the results for the Full-Time MBA program Class of 2023.

 

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As a Consortium Fellow, I had the opportunity to attend a diversity recruiting conference with some of my classmates, which was a great opportunity to meet, learn, and even interview with some top-tier companies. Our Career Development Office was so supportive before, during, and after the conference, which just confirms why I chose Rice.

Justin Rose

Full-Time MBA ‘22

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Career Events

We set up networking events and opportunities for you to get to know industry leaders.

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Job Market

Our graduates reached record-breaking success in the job market this year. This success is the product of strong partnerships between our hiring companies, alumni, faculty, staff and students. Check out a few key highlights from this year’s graduating class.

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Career Acceleration

The Rice MBA continues to deliver exceptional results for our students and graduates, who consistently demonstrate resilience and fortitude in their job search. Many of our Professional MBA students have gained a new position or position upon graduation. Check out a few key highlights from this year’s graduating class.

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Career Treks

Visit cities across the country on our Industry Treks and explore business areas where you may want to pursue internships and post-MBA job opportunities. Past trips include: Week on Wall Street (New York City), Technology Trek (Austin, Seattle, Silicon Valley), Energy Trek (Houston), and Health Care Trek (Houston).

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Networked

Houston's pro-business ecosystem gives you an in with NASA, the world’s largest medical center, a vibrant entrepreneurial community, and Fortune 500 companies 20 of which are headquartered here. 

Career Stories From Our Alumni

Crystal Maxwell

From "oil brat" to wealth advisor: Scott Gale ’19 and Crystal discuss her successful 20-year career as a wealth advisor at UBS Financial Services, advice for aspiring wealth managers and passion for the Houston Rodeo.

Daniel joins host Maya Pomroy '22 in this episode to discuss growing up in Mexico in the 80s, how going to Rice Business’ Diversity Preview Weekend changed his life path, his current role at North American Development Bank and more.

Phoebe Wang

In another episode from our 2023 Alumni Reunion series, host Maya Pomroy ’22 and Phoebe Wang '13 chat about her passion for fighting climate change for future generations, her work with Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, and winning a C3E business award. 

Companies Who Recruit

Amazon
Citigroup
Ernst and Young
Goldman Sachs
Google
McKinsey & Company

 

More Companies Who Recruit

Come See Us

Set up an appointment to meet with us (once you're a student!) and we'll help you get started with your career goals and put you in touch with key employers and alumni.

Personally Speaking

Christina Tamayo

There’s fantastic support from the Career Development Office. For someone like me who’s open to a lot of areas, they are a great resource to help you research and narrow your scope.

Christina Tamayo

Full-Time MBA ‘22

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Access to the Career Development Office and the level of support extended to all MBA students over the recruiting process exceeded my expectations.

Chinedu Nwosu

Professional MBA ‘20

Lemboye Ayovaughan

The power of the Rice Business Career Development Office and alumni network when it comes to recruiting was a good surprise. The caliber of companies that come to Rice Business and the amount of opportunities available has exceeded my expectations.

Lemboye AyoVaughan

Professional MBA ‘20

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