by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in operations research.
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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for operations research list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Operations Research Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Operations Research Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in operations research. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in operations research from SMU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for operations research master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of operations research students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMU is $72,658. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $92,531 for all operations research students.
Part-time undergraduates at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-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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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of operations research bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in 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 operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its operations research bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMU Online Learning page.
Of the 3 operations research students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in 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 operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the operations research majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 |
| Electrical Engineering | 52 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 43 |
| Systems Engineering | 41 |
| Computer Engineering | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.