{"id":123519,"date":"2025-01-21T17:11:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/rice-earns-top-10-spot-in-us-news-rankings-for-online-graduate-computer-science-program-rice-news\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T17:11:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:11:43","slug":"rice-earns-top-10-spot-in-us-news-rankings-for-online-graduate-computer-science-program-rice-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/rice-earns-top-10-spot-in-us-news-rankings-for-online-graduate-computer-science-program-rice-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Rice earns top 10 spot in US News rankings for online graduate computer science program – Rice News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rice University\u2019s Online Master of Computer Science <\/a>(MCS) program continues its meteoric rise, advancing four more spots to No. 10 in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings<\/a>, announced today. Ranked No. 1 in Texas and among the top programs nationwide, the online MCS was ranked No. 27 just two years ago in the Online Master\u2019s in Information Technology category.
Established in 2019 by Rice\u2019s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing, the program is tailored for working professionals, whether they have a computer science background or are new to the field. It combines rigorous coursework with hands-on learning and personalized, one-on-one faculty support. Students engage with cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and large language models, which are revolutionizing software engineering.
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\u201cOur program\u2019s rapid rise in the rankings reflects Rice\u2019s commitment to delivering an exceptional educational experience tailored to the needs of today\u2019s professionals,\u201d said Scott Rixner, director of professional programs in computer science and professor of computer science. \u201cBy equipping our students with expertise in critical technologies like software engineering and machine learning, we\u2019re preparing them to drive innovation and excel in the ever-evolving tech landscape.\u201d
Rice Business online programs also earned top recognition with the MBA@Rice <\/a>landing at No. 25 on the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Online MBA Programs. In addition, Rice ranked among the nation\u2019s best in specific areas of business education:
No. 7 for Best Online General Management MBA Programs
No. 11 for Best Online Finance MBA Programs
No. 17 for Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans
\u201cOur online MBA programs are designed to inspire leaders to embrace ambitious ideas and address the world\u2019s toughest challenges from wherever they call home,\u201d said Peter Rodriguez, dean of Rice Business. \u201cThe supportive and close-knit Rice Business community builds lifelong connections and equips students with the skills to excel well beyond graduation.\u201d
The U.S. News & World Report rankings assess nearly 1,800 online degree programs on how well they’re designed for distance learners and their effectiveness at awarding affordable degrees in a reasonable time frame. Only regionally accredited institutions offering primarily online degree programs are considered for these prestigious rankings.
\u201cThe continued success of Rice\u2019s online programs is a testament to the unparalleled value we offer our students,\u201d said Shawn Miller, associate provost for digital learning and strategy. \u201cFor students, this means access to world-class faculty, engaging curriculum and the flexibility to advance their careers without sacrificing their personal and professional commitments. We\u2019re proud to empower learners to master the skills that will shape the future and open doors to extraordinary opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rice University\u2019s Online Master of Computer Science (MCS) program continues its meteoric rise, advancing four more spots to No. 10 in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, announced today. Ranked No. 1 in Texas and among the top programs nationwide, the online MCS was ranked No. 27 just two years […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":123520,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-123519","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-us","8":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123519"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123519\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}