by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 56 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SMU as a strong choice for liberal arts & humanities, ranked #20 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in liberal arts & humanities at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
This liberal arts & humanities field at SMU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 81 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts & humanities at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 56 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $67,916 a year. This is below $82,838, the 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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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 72% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities | 17 |