by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
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SMU is in the top 5% of the country for liberal arts & humanities. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $67,916 a year. This is below $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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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 72% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of liberal arts & humanities master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts & humanities master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Roughly 54% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 59% of liberal arts & humanities doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities doctoral degree graduates at SMU were White. About 71% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts & humanities majors at Southern Methodist University.
This liberal arts & humanities program at SMU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 81 |