by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 57 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SMU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #3 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 3 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 1 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
SMU is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 57 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SMU earn a median of $61,734 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the 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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Among recent graduates, 5% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 79% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SMU conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in communication and media studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 98% to women and 2% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
SMU granted 1 bachelor’s degree in communication, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).