by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in education 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 81 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU highly for education, placing at #99 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 99 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in Texas | 7 of 104 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 of 182 |
The following degree levels are offered in education at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 114 |
| Doctoral | 40 |
The education area of study at SMU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 114 master’s degrees in education.
SMU ranks competitively among schools offering education at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 81 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 84 |
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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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of education master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 46% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 40 doctoral degrees in education.
SMU is a solid choice among schools offering education at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #4 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at SMU were White. About 38% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 Education | 25 |