by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The chemistry major at SMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Chemistry. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMU is $38,919. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its chemistry 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 12 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.