by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication & journalism at SMU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 20 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #18 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 18 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas | 1 of 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 83 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 213 |
| Master’s | 10 |
The communication & journalism field at SMU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 143 |
| Communication, General | 42 |
| Journalism | 38 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 10 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
SMU is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,878 | $43,878 |
| Fees | $5,688 | $5,688 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Roughly 90% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at SMU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 213 |