Frequently Asked Questions

• Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for upcoming dates and class times.

• Students can complete the part-time program in 6 months.

• Yes. We offer all of our students career support and coaching, including portfolio reviews, resume assistance, and technical interview training. In addition, we offer students experiential learning opportunities to strengthen their portfolio. Learn more about our career services.

• The cost of the part-time (24 weeks) program is $12,000.* Scholarships and payment plans are available for those who qualify.

*Tuition is subject to change

• No. While having some background can help, our pre-course tutorials will get you up to speed and ready to start learning on Day 1.

• No, applicants do not need to be Rice University students. This program is offered through Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

• Our program has an application process and is not open enrollment. Once a prospective student fills out the form or calls our admissions department, they will go through an initial phone interview with an advisor. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will then take a critical thinking and problem-solving assessment.

• We offer a part-time program that allows working professionals to study web development without leaving work.
• Students benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.
• Our curriculum is built based on the most in-demand technologies specific to the Houston market.

• This part-time program requires 9 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20* hours to outside work per week depending on experience in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.

• Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this course. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit).
• If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions advisor first and they will make sure you’re good to go.

• No, all that is needed for class is your laptop and the eagerness to learn.

• We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our bootcamp or accessing our student portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.

• Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for upcoming dates and class times.

• Yes, Rice University Data Analytics Boot Camp is a part-time program designed to fit the needs of working professionals with convenient evening hours.

• Students can complete the program in six months (24 weeks).

• The cost of the program is $12,000*. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those who qualify.

*Tuition is subject to change

• Yes. We offer all of our students career support and coaching, including portfolio reviews, resume assistance, and technical interview training. In addition, we offer students experiential learning opportunities to strengthen their portfolio. Learn more about our career services.

• No data experience is required. It is recommended that applicants hold a Bachelor’s Degree or have at least two years of experience in business, management, finance, statistics, or a related field.

• No, applicants do not need to be Rice University students. This program is offered through Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

• Our program has an application process and is not open enrollment. Once a prospective student fills out the form or calls our admissions department, they will go through an initial phone interview with an advisor. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will then take a critical thinking and problem-solving assessment.

• We offer a part-time program that allows working professionals to study data analytics without leaving their current job.
• Our curriculum is built based on the most in-demand technologies specific to the Houston market.
• Students benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.

• Students, on average, commit approximately 25-30 hours to the program each week.

• Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this course. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit). Microsoft Excel 2016 or later is also required.
• If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions advisor first and they will make sure you’re good to go.

• No, all that is needed for class is your laptop and the eagerness to learn.

• We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our student portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.

• Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for upcoming dates and class times.

• Yes, our part-time program is designed for working professionals or college students who are actively pursuing a career change or advancement.

• Students can complete the program in six months (24 weeks).

• The cost of the program is $13,000*. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those who qualify.

*Tuition is subject to change

• Yes. We offer all of our students career support and coaching, including project reviews, resume assistance, and technical interview training. In addition, we offer students experiential learning opportunities to strengthen their skillset. Learn more about our career services.

• No experience is needed as long as you are dedicated and eager to learn. Our pre-course tutorials will help you prepare for our program.

• No, applicants do not need to be Rice University students. This program is offered through Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

• Our program has an application process and is not open enrollment. Once a prospective student fills out the form or calls our admissions department, they will go through an initial phone interview with an advisor. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will then take a critical thinking and problem-solving assessment.

• We offer a part-time program that allows working professionals to study cybersecurity without leaving their current job.
• Our curriculum is built based on the most in-demand technologies specific to the Houston market.
• Students benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.

• Our program requires 9 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20* hours to outside work per week (*depending on experience) in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.

• Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this course. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit).
• If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions advisor first and they will make sure you’re good to go.

• We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our student portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.

• Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for upcoming dates and class times.

• Yes. The program was designed for working professionals who are seeking to advance their current careers or change paths.

• The program is part-time. Students can complete it in five months (18 weeks).

• The cost of the program is $9,000*. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those who qualify.

*Tuition is subject to change

• Yes. We offer all of our students career support and coaching, as well as resume and portfolio support, interview preparation, and experiential learning opportunities. Learn more about our career services.

• No programming or marketing experience is required.

• No, applicants do not need to be Rice University students. This program is offered through Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

• Our program has an application process and is not open enrollment. Once a prospective student fills out the form or calls our admissions department, they will go through an initial phone interview with an advisor. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will then take a critical thinking and problem-solving assessment.

• We offer a part-time program that allows working professionals to study digital marketing without leaving their current job.
• Students benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.
• Our curriculum is built based on the most in-demand technologies needed for the ever-evolving marketing industry.

• Our program requires 9 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20* hours to outside work per week (*depending on experience) in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.

• Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this course. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit).
• If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions advisor first and they will make sure you’re good to go.

• We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our student portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.

• Rice University AI Boot Camp classes are held through our tried and tested virtual classroom. For more information on how to apply to this program, please please fill out this form or call to speak with admissions at .

• Students can complete the program in 24 weeks (six months).

• No previous experience is required; however, it is recommended that applicants hold a bachelor’s degree and/or two years of work experience in business, finance, statistics, management, or a related field.

• No, applicants do not need to be Rice University students.

• There are several start dates per year. Please visit our schedule page for upcoming dates and class times.

• Yes. The program was designed for working professionals who are seeking to advance their current careers or change paths.

• The cost of the program is $11,000* Payment plans are available for those who qualify.

*Tuition is subject to change.

• Yes. We offer comprehensive career support and coaching to all boot camp learners, including tailored resume reviews and personalized technical interview preparation. Our career team is committed to ensuring your success, both during and after your boot camp experience. With our robust career support, you’ll receive ongoing guidance and support to help you navigate your professional journey. Learn more about our career planning support.

• Our program requires nine hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20 hours to outside work per week in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.*

*Depending on experience.

• No, the only requirement is that you have a high school diploma or GED.

• Our unique part-time program was designed for working adults, students and busy professionals, giving participants the advantage of flexibility. 
• Our curriculum is built based on in-demand AI technologies needed across industries.
• Students benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.
• We employ first-class instructors and build a curriculum based on the most in-demand AI and machine learning technologies.

• Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this program. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual-core processor (64-bit). 
• If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions advisor. Please note the boot camp integrates third-party applications that may have an additional minor fee and may require use of a credit card.

• No, all that is needed is your laptop and the eagerness to learn.

• Currently, Rice University alumni are eligible for a $500 tuition benefit. We also offer early registration pricing and payment plans.
• Please call our admissions advisor at to get details on tuition cost and learn more about the available financial options.

• We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our student portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.

• Our program has an application process and is not open enrollment. Once a prospective student fills out the form or calls our admissions department, they will go through an initial phone interview with an advisor. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will then take a critical thinking and problem-solving assessment.