by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 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 operations research, placing at #12 out of 13 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Operations Research Schools | 12 of 13 |
| Best Operations Research Schools in Texas | 2 of 2 |
| Best Operations Research Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 2 |
Here is each degree level granted in operations research at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in operations research.
SMU is among the very best schools in the country for operations research at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Operations Research graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU earn a median of $103,672 a year. This is above $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, operations research students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $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, 70% of operations research bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of operations research bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Roughly 48% 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 operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at SMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Operations Research | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Operations Research | 1 |
