by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public policy students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMU is $40,434. This is less than $44,740, which is the national median of all public policy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public policy from SMU. About 32% were men and 68% 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, 59% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SMU public policy 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 public policy majors at Southern Methodist University.
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