Here is an overview of 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 education.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $61,932 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the 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, 24% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 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 bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of education master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 46% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at SMU were White. About 38% 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 doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Southern Methodist University.
This education program at SMU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 83 |
| Other Education | 61 |
| General Education | 16 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16 |
| Multilingual Education | 3 |