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SMU is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #64 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 64 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 232 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 268 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from SMU. This makes it the #154 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #131 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 232 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from SMU in 2022, 60% were men and 40% 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, 60% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 8 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Southern Methodist University.
Social 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 179 |
| Political Science & Government | 49 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 93 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 84 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 42 |
| History | 42 |
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