by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of 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 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU highly for economics, placing at #59 out of 471 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Economics Schools 59 of 471 Best Economics Schools in Texas 2 of 20 Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region 2 of 27
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 180 Master’s 16 Doctoral 2
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 180 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $74,491 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SMU, economics students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 59% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
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 Economics 16 Doctoral Degrees in Economics 2
