by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU highly for computer science, ranked #78 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 78 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Texas | 2 of 27 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 47 |
The following degree levels are available for computer science at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 85 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $106,128 a year. This is above $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SMU, computer science students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $20,712, the typical 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 |
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Among recent graduates, 69% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 53% 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 53 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 3 |
