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The physical sciences major at SMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. 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 15 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from SMU. This makes it the #299 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #130 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 15 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU, about 53% were men and 47% 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, 73% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SMU physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from SMU. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Southern Methodist University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 336 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 242 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 120 |
| Engineering Technologies | 50 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.