by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The sociology major at SMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Sociology. 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 17 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
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. 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 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from SMU in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SMU sociology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 179 |
| Political Science & Government | 49 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.