Below are the key facts about graduate study in computer & information sciences at SMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 54 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU highly for computer & information sciences, coming in at #122 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 122 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas | 7 of 107 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 of 177 |
Here is each degree level available for computer & information sciences at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
| Master’s | 65 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The computer & information sciences area of study at SMU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 141 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University conferred 65 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
SMU is in the top 5% of the country for computer & information sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 54 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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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Roughly 37% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
SMU is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 85 |