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programs/mba/rice-university-jones-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$192,461
employed at 3mo93%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$149,000
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case studies, lectures, and experiential learning through the Action Learning Project (ALP)
Class Profile
class size120
avg age28
avg work experience5.7 years
women %37%
international %36%
Rankings
FT rank#38
tierIII
WSO finance tierC
Admissions
GMAT Range
670-760
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 13, 2024
round2January 8, 2025
round3March 26, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial AccountingOrganizational BehaviorData AnalysisManagerial EconomicsStrategy Formulation and ImplementationMarketingApplied FinanceOperations Management
Elective Areas
AccountingEnergyEntrepreneurshipFinanceHealthcareMarketing
Concentrations
AccountingEnergyEntrepreneurshipFinanceHealthcareManagement ConsultingMarketingOperations ManagementReal EstateStrategic Management
Top Recruiters
AmazonMcKinsey & CompanyDeloitte
Top Industries
ConsultingFinancial Services
Exchange Programs
IE Business SchoolLondon Business SchoolWHU - Otto Beisheim School of ManagementIPADE Business SchoolManchester Business School
Program Highlights
  • -Experiential learning opportunities
  • -Strong network and career support
  • -Small class sizes and personalized attention
ROI
total cost$149,000
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Oct 13, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 13, 2025 (-416 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 13, 2025 (-385 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 13, 2025 (-385 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 13, 2025 (-354 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 13, 2025 (-324 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)