by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in operations research at SMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SMU among the top schools in the country for operations research, placing at #14 out of 15 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Operations Research Schools | 14 of 15 |
| Best Operations Research Schools in Texas | 3 of 3 |
| Best Operations Research Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 3 |
Here is each degree level granted in operations research at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 2 master’s degrees in operations research.
SMU is not yet ranked for operations research at the master’s level.
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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Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in operations research from SMU identified as women.
The majority of operations research master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 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 master’s in operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 1 doctoral degree in operations research.
SMU is not yet ranked for operations research at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in operations research from SMU were men.
The largest share of operations research doctoral degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. About 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 operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at SMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Operations Research | 23 |