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SMU was ranked #43 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 72% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Southern Methodist University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 44 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 301 |
| Communication & Journalism | 200 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 99 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 83 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 49 |
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