by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in operations research.
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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for operations research list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in operations research. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in operations research from SMU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for operations research master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMU, operations research students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $15,500 for all operations research majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the operations research majors at Southern Methodist University.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of operations research bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to 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, 78% 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 operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Operations Research from SMU in 2020-2021, 83% were men and 17% 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 operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 89 |
| Electrical Engineering | 66 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 57 |
| Systems Engineering | 43 |
| Civil Engineering | 22 |
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