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 #4 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU among the top schools in the country for mathematics & statistics, ranked #114 out of 518 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 114 of 518 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Texas | 5 of 31 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in mathematics & statistics at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The mathematics & statistics area of study at SMU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 79 |
| Statistics | 48 |
| Mathematics | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics & statistics.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for mathematics & statistics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Mathematics & Statistics students who finish a bachelor’s at SMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,735 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, mathematics & statistics graduates take on a median debt of $20,375 in student loans. This is lower 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, 59% of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Approximately 49% 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics | 78 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics | 7 |
