by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at SMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
This physical sciences area of study at SMU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 16 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Physics | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 8 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
SMU is not currently ranked for physical sciences 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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In the most recent graduating class, 88% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at SMU are Non-Resident Alien. About 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 8 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
SMU has not been ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. About 75% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at SMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |