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    Master of Arts (MA) in English

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    Houston, USMAIn-person5 years
    $69,000.00
    Tuition
    over 60mo
    15%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    9
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts (MA) in English at Rice University is a 33-credit, 5-year, in-person MA program based in Houston, US. Tuition is $69,000.

    About the program

    The program requires 33 hours of graduate coursework including required seminars, distribution requirements before and after 1800, and electives, along with teaching assistantships. It is awarded en route to the PhD upon achieving candidacy or to qualified PhD students who leave early.

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
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    Min At least a 90 on the iBT TOEFL or iBT Home Edition
    IELTS
    required
    Min At least 7 on the IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts (MA) in English at Rice University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts (MA) in English at Rice University is $69,000 across 33 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts (MA) in English at Rice University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts (MA) in English at Rice University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts (MA) in English at Rice University take to complete?
    Master of Arts (MA) in English at Rice University is structured around 5 years and 33 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts (MA) in English at Rice University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work
    How competitive is Master of Arts (MA) in English at Rice University?
    Master of Arts (MA) in English at Rice University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 15%.