by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at SMU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU highly for economics, placing at #59 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 59 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Texas | 2 of 20 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 180 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 16 master’s degrees in economics.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for economics at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 43 |
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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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at SMU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 62% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMU awarded 16 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (62%).
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 2 doctoral degrees in economics.
SMU is not yet ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in economics from SMU were men.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMU awarded 2 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at SMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 180 |