by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in graphic communications at SMU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #3 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU among the top schools in the country for graphic communications, coming in at #13 out of 185 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 13 of 185 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools in Texas | 1 of 9 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in graphic communications at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University conferred 37 master’s degrees in graphic communications.
SMU ranks competitively among schools offering graphic communications at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
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, 65% of graphic communications master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of graphic communications master’s degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. About 68% 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 graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMU granted 37 master’s completions in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (68%).
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 38 graduate certificate degrees in graphic communications.
SMU is not currently ranked for graphic communications at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 63% of graphic communications graduate certificate degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of graphic communications graduate certificate degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 66% 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 graduate certificate in graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SMU conferred 38 graduate certificate completions in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects in the latest year of data — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (66%).