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.
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
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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
