by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 99 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SMU highly for psychology, coming in at #90 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 90 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Texas | 4 of 86 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 141 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 140 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This psychology field at SMU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 140 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 10 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 140 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 99 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $52,450 a year. This is below $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SMU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,310 in student loans. This is higher than $20,712, the typical 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, 19% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 60% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 6 |
