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. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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SMU was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for compsci majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in computer science. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in compsci from SMU. This makes it the #132 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMU is $74,528. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMU, compsci students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,625 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at SMU is $671 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Southern Methodist University.
Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from SMU in 2020-2021, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 20 compsci students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from SMU, about 85% were men and 15% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 116 |
| Information Technology | 5 |
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