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 ranks among other schools offering degrees in graphic communications.
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Graphic Communications students who finish a bachelor’s at SMU report a median salary of $71,348 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 65% of graphic communications master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of graphic communications master’s degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. About 68% 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 graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the graphic communications majors at Southern Methodist University.
The graphic communications program at SMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 75 |
SMU granted 75 degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (67%).