A Degree That Pays Dividends For Life
Earn your Master of Accounting (MAcc) at a top-ranked university in Houston. Regardless of your undergraduate major or background, the Rice MAcc has a high ROI and will transform your career trajectory. We are committed to ensuring that our students succeed in the job market and start preparing you before classes even begin. And your career options are expansive. Many of our graduates begin their careers in public accounting, but others find opportunities in consulting, corporate accounting, banking, government and nonprofits.
Invest In Your Future
The Rice MAcc tuition is $57,000. We offer many resources to help you affordably secure your brighter future, including scholarships, federal and private student loans, and payment plans. By completing an additional essay with your application, you will be considered for one of our named scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to full tuition, as well as scholarships from general funds.
Gain Exceptional Career Results
Be confident about your career prospects. The ROI of the MAcc is clear, with 98% of students securing jobs before graduation. And as a Rice MAcc, your lifelong opportunities for career advancement continue to grow. Our graduates become managing directors, heads of strategy and planning, executive vice presidents, CFOs and CEOs. Take control of your future.
We Get You CPA Ready
Are you interested in getting qualified for the CPA exam? The Rice MAcc degree will help you sit for the exam in just 10 months. And that's not all. Our graduates consistently deliver some of the highest scores in the nation. Request more information to see why you belong here.
Join the Rice Network
Our intentionally small, lockstep program enables you to connect with your fellow students and your professors on a personal level. This tight-knit environment fosters enduring relationships that will be a source of support to you during your time at Rice and in your career after you graduate.
Apply Early. Apply Today.
Applications for the Rice MAcc Class of 2026 open in July. Candidates may be eligible for a standardized test waiver. Let's chat.
Hear From Some of Our Students
Learn more about the value of a Rice MAcc and how our program sets students up for lifelong success.