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. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, placing at #85 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 85 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Texas | 6 of 26 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 of 38 |
The table below lists every degree level available for electrical engineering at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
SMU is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $88,715 a year. This is above $82,838, the 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, 75% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. About 50% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMU awarded 12 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
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 Electrical Engineering | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 10 |