by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 61 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #63 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 63 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 2 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 269 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This social sciences area of study at SMU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 198 |
| Political Science and Government | 62 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| Sociology | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 269 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 61 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at SMU earn a median of $74,323 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,042 in student loans. This is higher than $20,712, the typical 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, 59% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 57% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 24 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |
