by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in mathematics & statistics at SMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 15 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 mathematics & statistics, ranked #117 out of 521 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 117 of 521 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Texas | 5 of 32 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 47 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in mathematics & statistics at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The mathematics & statistics 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 |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 79 |
| Statistics | 48 |
| Mathematics | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University awarded 78 master’s degrees in mathematics & statistics.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for mathematics & statistics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of mathematics & statistics master’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics & statistics master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Roughly 54% 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 7 doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics.
SMU has not been ranked for mathematics & statistics at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 29% of mathematics & statistics doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of mathematics & statistics doctoral degree graduates at SMU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 71% 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| 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 Mathematics & Statistics | 63 |