by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU as a strong choice for fine & studio arts, placing at #44 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 44 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Texas | 1 of 38 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 59 |
Here is each degree level available for fine & studio arts at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU earn a median of $57,200 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, 30% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 35% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SMU conferred 14 bachelor’s completions in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (29%).
SMU conferred 6 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 6 |