Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration & management.
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SMU is in the top 10% of the country for business administration & management. Specifically, it ranked #86 out of 2,012 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University handed out 73 bachelor’s degrees in business administration & management.
Business Administration & Management students who finish a bachelor’s at SMU earn a median of $115,353 a year. This is higher than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, business administration & management students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of business administration & management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of business administration & management bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Approximately 59% 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 bachelor’s in business administration & management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of business administration & management master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of business administration & management master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 63% 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 business administration & management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration & management majors at Southern Methodist University.
This business administration & management program at SMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Office Management and Supervision | 97 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 |
SMU granted 97 degrees in office management and supervision in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
SMU granted 28 degrees in business administration and management, general in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).