by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SMU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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SMU is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #44 out of 465 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 44 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from SMU. This makes it the #126 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,154 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SMU fine arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMU Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from SMU in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 82 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 21 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Dance | 14 |
| Arts & Media Management | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.