Your impact in shaping future policy begins from the time you are admitted to the Master of Social Policy Evaluation. Students will receive comprehensive and bespoke career advising, networking opportunities, employer visits and resources tailored to supplement their academic tenure at Rice. Whether students are looking for entry-level positions or for upward mobility within their current organization, we encourage all students to maintain a systemic approach to efficiently balance the program’s academic rigor and an effective job search.
Please see our career database here to view where our alumni are employed.
Program Resources
- All students entering the Master of Social Policy Evaluation will be given a one-year complimentary membership to the American Evaluation Association or the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) for access to additional networking, professional development and job search tools.
- MSPE students are eligible to apply for a one-time $500 professional travel grant to explore conferences and networking opportunities related to their career search.
- Professional Development Resource Library (netID required)
Rice University Resources
- Rice Center for Career Development
- Center for Written, Visual, and Oral Communication
- Doerr Institute for New Leaders
- Fondren Library Boot Camps and Short Courses
- Data Science Consulting Clinic
STEM Certified
The MSPE is a STEM-certified degree that provides international students authorization to work in the United States for up to three years (24 months of STEM OPT extension beyond the regular 12-month OPT.)