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SMU was ranked #86 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from SMU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 students earned a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from SMU. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
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, 55% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the SMU visual & performing arts 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.
Of the 66 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU, about 56% were men and 44% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Southern Methodist University.
Visual & Performing Arts 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 |
|---|---|
| Music | 82 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 36 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 21 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Dance | 14 |
| Arts & Media Management | 13 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 12 |
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