by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SMU stacks up against peers offering finance & financial management.
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SMU is in the top 5% of the country for finance & financial management. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 555 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 280 bachelor’s degrees in finance & financial management.
Finance & Financial Management students who finish a bachelor’s at SMU report a median salary of $113,839 a year. This is above $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, finance & financial 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.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
Find out more about SMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 75% of finance & financial management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of finance & financial management bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 66% 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 finance & financial management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 184 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Here are the demographics of the finance & financial management majors at Southern Methodist University.
This finance & financial management program at SMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance, General | 280 |
SMU granted 280 completions in finance, general in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).