by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, SMU came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from SMU. This makes it the #14 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in liberal arts in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from SMU in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% 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, 57% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its liberal arts 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.
Liberal Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from SMU make a median salary of $57,967 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all liberal arts graduates with a master's is $52,522.
The liberal arts program at SMU awarded 27 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Southern Methodist University.
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