by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 65 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SMU highly for accounting, coming in at #32 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 32 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Texas | 5 of 60 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 92 |
The table below lists every degree level available for accounting at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 57 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
SMU holds a strong position among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 65 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Accounting students who finish a bachelor’s at SMU earn a median of $84,613 a year. This is above $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $15,850 in student loans. This is lower than $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 61% of graduates 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at SMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 57 |
