by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at SMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 24 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #62 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 62 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 2 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 84 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 269 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This social sciences area of study at SMU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 198 |
| Political Science and Government | 62 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| Sociology | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 20 master’s degrees in social sciences.
SMU is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 58 |
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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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 55% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 3 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
SMU has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at SMU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at SMU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 269 |