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. It ranks as high as #5 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU highly for music, placing at #84 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 84 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 8 of 35 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 of 46 |
The following degree levels are available for music at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 30 bachelor’s degrees in music.
SMU is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 5 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $34,712 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, music graduates take on a median debt of $18,417 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Read more about SMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 57% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SMU awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
SMU granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (67%).
SMU conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).
SMU conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at SMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 10 |
