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 physics.
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The physics major at SMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. 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 5 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from SMU. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #134 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMU was $2,389 per credit hour 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.
Of the 5 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SMU physics 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from SMU. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.