Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how SMU compares to other colleges that offer educational administration.
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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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Among recent graduates, 24% of educational administration master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of educational administration master’s degree graduates at SMU were Black or African American. Roughly 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 master’s in educational administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of educational administration doctoral degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of educational administration doctoral degree graduates at SMU were Black or African American. About 36% 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 educational administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the educational administration majors at Southern Methodist University.
This educational administration program at SMU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Education and Leadership | 28 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 20 |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 19 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 |
SMU conferred 28 completions in urban education and leadership in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
SMU conferred 20 completions in higher education/higher education administration recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
SMU granted 19 degrees in superintendency and educational system administration in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (47%).
SMU conferred 16 degrees in educational leadership and administration, general in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (31%).