by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SMU ranks in comparison to other schools with systems engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for systems engineering list.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in systems engineering from SMU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for systems engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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SMU does not offer an online option for its systems engineering 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.
Graduates of the master's systems engineering program at SMU make a median salary of $115,443. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $115,680.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 systems engineering majors earned their master's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the systems engineering majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 |
| Electrical Engineering | 52 |
| Operations Research | 50 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 43 |
| Computer Engineering | 30 |
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