by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in music at SMU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU highly for music, placing at #72 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 72 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 6 of 36 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 of 47 |
The following degree levels are available for music at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 20 master’s degrees in music.
SMU is in the top 15% of the country for music at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 64 |
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, 55% of music master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 40% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SMU awarded 12 master’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
SMU granted 4 master’s degrees in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
SMU granted 3 master’s completions in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (67%).
SMU conferred 1 master’s completion in conducting in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University conferred 10 graduate certificate degrees in music.
SMU is among the very best schools in the country for music at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of music graduate certificate degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of music graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate in music.
| 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 |
SMU conferred 10 graduate certificate degrees in music performance, general recently — 30% to women and 70% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SMU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 30 |