by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in philosophy & religious studies 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 ranks SMU among the top schools in the country for philosophy & religious studies, placing at #23 out of 246 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 23 of 246 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Texas | 2 of 16 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 22 |
The following degree levels are offered in philosophy & religious studies at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
This philosophy & religious studies field at SMU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 28 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University awarded 1 master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies.
SMU has not been ranked for philosophy & religious studies at the master’s level.
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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All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from SMU were women.
The largest share of philosophy & religious studies master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. 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 master’s in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University handed out 2 doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies.
SMU is not currently ranked for philosophy & religious studies at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in philosophy & religious studies from SMU identified as men.
The majority of philosophy & religious studies doctoral degree graduates at SMU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% 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 philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies | 33 |