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MEEcon Energy Economics at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

MEEcon Energy Economics is a master's degree programme at Rice University in Energy Economics (School of Social Sciences). The Master of Energy Economics (MEEcon) is a professional master’s program, administered by the Department of Economics , emphasizing applying economic theory, economic and financial modeling and analysis, and quantitative and statistical methods to provide insightful analysis of issues and policies affecting the energy industry. The degree totals 44 credit hours.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Department: Energy Economics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 44 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 44 credit hours of graduate-level study (graduate semester credit hours, coursework at the 500-level or above). A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken at Rice University. A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken in standard or traditional courses (with a course type of lecture, seminar, laboratory, lecture/laboratory).

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Entry requirements

Information on admission to the MEEcon program is available on the Admissions tab of the Economics website. For general university requirements, see Graduate Degrees and Admission to Graduate Study.

USD 60,000 a year (2026-27). Masters of Energy Economics tuition (semester rate x2); estimate, excludes fees and health insurance. Source

Fall 2027 entry; most doctoral programmes close December 1, 2026; professional master's programmes such as MCS, MDS, MME and MChE use rolling or later deadlines (May 1 international, July 1 domestic).

Master's application fee is $85. Mechanical Engineering MME and Chemical Engineering MChE close May 1 (international) and July 1 (domestic) for Fall; Computer Science MCS/MDS close between February 10, 2027 (scholarship consideration) and July 1, 2027.

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