Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SMU compares to other colleges that offer multi / interdisciplinary studies.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 64 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $66,704 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 52% 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 multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 44% 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 multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Southern Methodist University.
This multi / interdisciplinary studies program at SMU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science | 118 |
| International Studies | 14 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 13 |
| Sustainability Science | 2 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |