by our College Data Analytics TeamHere 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 economics.
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SMU is in the top 15% of the country for economics. In particular, it placed #54 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Economics Schools in Texas | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 19 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 19 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Texas | 19 |
| College Major Best Value | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University awarded 180 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $74,491 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SMU, economics students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
Find out more about SMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 59% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at SMU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 62% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in economics from SMU were men.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Southern Methodist University.
The economics program at SMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 18 |
SMU awarded 18 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (67%).