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. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 49 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 history, placing at #114 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 114 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Texas | 6 of 41 |
| Best History Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 56 |
The following degree levels are granted in history at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
This history area of study at SMU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in history.
SMU ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 116 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at SMU earn a median of $62,508 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SMU, history graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 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, 54% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 65% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at SMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 2 |
