by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 132 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU as a strong choice for business, management & marketing, ranked #146 out of 2,327 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools | 146 of 2,327 |
| Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Texas | 6 of 129 |
| Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 of 216 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in business, management & marketing at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 537 |
| Master’s | 651 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This business, management & marketing field at SMU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 551 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 280 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 125 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 113 |
| Marketing | 72 |
| Real Estate | 32 |
| Taxation | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 537 bachelor’s degrees in business, management & marketing.
SMU is in the top 5% of the country for business, management & marketing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 132 schools by College Factual.
Business, Management & Marketing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $112,237 a year. This is higher than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, business, management & marketing students borrow a median amount of $18,838 in student loans. This is below $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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Among recent graduates, 60% of business, management & marketing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of business, management & marketing bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 65% 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 business, management & marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 349 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 40 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Business, Management & Marketing | 651 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Business, Management & Marketing | 3 |
