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 #8 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU highly for computer & information sciences, coming in at #123 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 123 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas | 7 of 91 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 of 139 |
Here is each degree level available for computer & information sciences at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
| Master’s | 65 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The computer & information sciences area of study at SMU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 141 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 85 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
SMU is a solid choice among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at SMU report a median salary of $106,128 a year. This is higher than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SMU, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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Among recent graduates, 69% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 53% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 65 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 3 |
