by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SMU compares to other colleges that offer history.
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SMU ranks competitively among schools offering history. More specifically it was ranked #87 out of 618 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History students who finish a bachelor’s at SMU earn a median of $62,508 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SMU, history graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $20,712, the typical 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, 54% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 65% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of history master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at SMU are Asian. Approximately 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 master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of history doctoral degree graduates at SMU were White. About 100% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Southern Methodist University.
This history program at SMU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 30 |