by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 119 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 administration & management, placing at #91 out of 2,027 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools | 91 of 2,027 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Texas | 5 of 114 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in business administration & management at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 52 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in business administration & management.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for business administration & management at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 119 schools by College Factual.
Business Administration & Management students who finish a bachelor’s at SMU earn a median of $115,353 a year. This is higher than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, business administration & management students accumulate a median of $19,500 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, 52% of business administration & management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of business administration & management bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Approximately 59% 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 administration & management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SMU granted 45 bachelor’s completions in office management and supervision in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (51%).
SMU granted 28 bachelor’s completions in business administration and management, general in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Business Administration & Management | 52 |
