by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SMU stacks up against peers offering liberal arts general studies.
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SMU is in the top 5% of the country for liberal arts general studies. In particular, it placed #12 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU earn a median of $68,207 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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 general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Approximately 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 general studies.
| 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 general studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 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 general studies.
| 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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of liberal arts general studies doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies 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 general studies.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts general studies majors at Southern Methodist University.
This liberal arts general studies program at SMU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 41 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 40 |
SMU awarded 41 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
SMU granted 40 degrees in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).