by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in multi / interdisciplinary studies at SMU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 36 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU highly for multi / interdisciplinary studies, ranked #187 out of 932 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 187 of 932 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Texas | 10 of 58 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 of 96 |
Here is each degree level available for multi / interdisciplinary studies at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 84 |
This multi / interdisciplinary studies area of study at SMU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science | 118 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 14 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 13 |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 84 master’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
SMU is a solid choice among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,878 | $43,878 |
| Fees | $5,688 | $5,688 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 44% 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 multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SMU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 64 |