by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 56 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU highly for liberal arts general studies, ranked #20 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 20 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Texas | 2 of 93 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 171 |
Here is each degree level offered in liberal arts general studies at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 56 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU earn a median of $68,207 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the 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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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Approximately 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 general studies.
| 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 |
SMU awarded 40 bachelor’s completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 17 |