by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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Ranked at #9 in College Factual's most recent rankings, SMU is in the top 1% of the country for liberal arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from SMU. This makes it the #14 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in liberal arts in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,744 a year. This is higher than $32,253, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's liberal arts program at SMU make a median salary of $47,515. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all liberal arts graduates with a master's is $46,646.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Southern Methodist University.
Of the 55 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SMU, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 32 students who earned a master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from SMU in 2020-2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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