by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at SMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SMU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #95 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 95 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas | 3 of 64 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 121 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 144 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at SMU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 60 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 38 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 31 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 26 |
| Dance | 13 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 12 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 37 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SMU is in the top 15% of the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
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, 38% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 35% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 10 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
SMU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at SMU were 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 graduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| 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 Visual & Performing Arts | 144 |