by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general biology at SMU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU highly for general biology, ranked #193 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 193 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 9 of 81 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 of 129 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 4 master’s degrees in general biology.
SMU is not currently ranked for general biology at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,878 | $43,878 |
| Fees | $5,688 | $5,688 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at SMU are White. About 50% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMU conferred 4 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University conferred 4 doctoral degrees in general biology.
SMU is not currently ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMU granted 4 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (75%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SMU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 80 |