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SMU was ranked #107 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer & information sciences 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 #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 80% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 141 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from SMU. This makes it the #90 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #147 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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Of the 90 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from SMU in 2021-2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
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, 56% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 computer & information sciences majors earned their master's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Southern Methodist University.
Computer & Information Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 114 |
| Information Science | 89 |
| Information Technology | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 80 |
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