by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in liberal arts general studies at SMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU highly for liberal arts general studies, ranked #20 out of 1,544 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 20 of 1,544 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Texas | 2 of 94 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 172 |
Here is each degree level offered in liberal arts general studies at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University conferred 24 master’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
SMU holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 8 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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Among recent graduates, 50% of liberal arts general studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMU awarded 24 master’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (54%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 17 doctoral degrees in liberal arts general studies.
SMU is among the very best schools in the country for liberal arts general studies at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of liberal arts general studies doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies doctoral degree graduates at SMU were White. About 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMU granted 17 doctoral completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 41% to women and 59% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 40 |