by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SMU ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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SMU is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #86 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in psychology from SMU. This makes it the #185 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,115 a year. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at SMU is $722 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
Of the 103 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from SMU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.