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Liberal Arts at Southern Methodist University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal studies.

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Liberal Arts Degrees Available at SMU

• Graduate Certificates in Liberal Studies
• Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies
• Doctorate Degree in Liberal Studies

SMU Liberal Studies Rankings

Ranked at #9 in College Factual's most recent rankings, SMU is in the top 1% of the country for liberal studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Popularity of Liberal Studies at SMU

In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in liberal studies from SMU. This makes it the #8 most popular school for liberal studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

 

Liberal Studies Student Diversity at SMU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal studies majors at Southern Methodist University.

SMU Liberal Arts Master’s Program

Of the 32 liberal studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from SMU, about 44% were men and 56% 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 liberal studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	8
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	14
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

Majors Similar to Liberal Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Individualized Studies	55

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Jeffrey Beall under License

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