by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about 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 51 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU as a strong choice for english language & literature, ranked #34 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 34 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Texas | 2 of 45 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 64 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in english language & literature at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
This english language & literature field at SMU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,722 a year. This is below $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SMU, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 62% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at SMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in English Language & Literature | 2 |
