by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 61 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #17 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 17 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas | 1 of 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 79 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 213 |
| Master’s | 10 |
The communication & journalism field at SMU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 143 |
| Communication, General | 42 |
| Journalism | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University conferred 213 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
SMU is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 61 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,222 a year. This is below $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SMU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $19,599 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 77% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at SMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
