by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in electrical engineering.
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SMU holds a strong position among schools offering electrical engineering. In particular, it placed #48 out of 310 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $88,715 a year. This is above $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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Among recent graduates, 75% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. About 50% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at SMU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 39% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 90% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at SMU are Non-Resident Alien. About 70% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the electrical engineering majors at Southern Methodist University.
The electrical engineering program at SMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Telecommunications Engineering | 30 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 |
SMU conferred 30 degrees in telecommunications engineering in the latest year of data — 27% to women and 73% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (37%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
SMU granted 28 degrees in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 21% to women and 79% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (43%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.