by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how SMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in data science.
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The data science major at SMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Data Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in data science.
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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 data science majors earned their bachelor's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its data science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the data science majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 20 |
| International Studies | 17 |
| Sustainability Science | 7 |
| Medieval Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.