by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in electrical engineering at SMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 18 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 electrical engineering, placing at #81 out of 311 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 81 of 311 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Texas | 6 of 26 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 of 39 |
The table below lists every degree level available for electrical engineering at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 36 master’s degrees in electrical engineering.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for electrical engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 18 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, 72% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at SMU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 39% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SMU granted 30 master’s completions in telecommunications engineering in the latest year of data — 27% to women and 73% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (37%).
SMU awarded 6 master’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University awarded 10 doctoral degrees in electrical engineering.
SMU holds a strong position among schools offering electrical engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 90% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at SMU are Non-Resident Alien. About 70% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SMU awarded 10 doctoral completions in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 10% to women and 90% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (70%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 12 |