by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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SMU is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #101 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 80 students received their master’s degree in business administration from SMU. This makes it the #368 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMU is $60,659. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMU was $2,389 per credit hour 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 65% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its business administration 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.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from SMU make a median salary of $135,130 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 57 business administration students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% 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 master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 506 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 290 |
| Accounting | 161 |
| Marketing | 81 |
| Real Estate | 51 |
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