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SMU was ranked #107 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer & information sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 80% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 141 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from SMU. This makes it the #90 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #147 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 90 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from SMU in 2021-2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SMU computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 computer & information sciences majors earned their master's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Southern Methodist University.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 114 |
| Information Science | 89 |
| Information Technology | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 80 |
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