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. Also, learn how SMU compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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SMU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SMU earn a median of $61,734 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the 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 |
Find out more about SMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 5% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 79% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Southern Methodist University.
The communication & media studies program at SMU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 41 |
| Communication, General | 1 |
SMU conferred 41 completions in communication and media studies, other recently — 98% to women and 2% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
SMU awarded 1 degree in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).