by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at SMU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 66 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SMU highly for psychology, coming in at #88 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 88 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Texas | 4 of 86 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 142 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 140 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This psychology field at SMU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 140 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 10 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 12 master’s degrees in psychology.
SMU ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 66 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 39 |
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, 8% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at SMU are White. About 83% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in psychology.
SMU is not yet ranked for psychology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 17% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at SMU were White. 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| 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 Psychology | 140 |