by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SMU ranks in comparison to other schools with theology programs.
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The theology major at SMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Theological & Ministerial Studies. 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.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in theology from SMU. This makes it the #34 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
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.
Online degrees for the SMU theology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theology program at SMU make a median salary of $54,351. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theology graduates with a master's is $48,372.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 theology majors earned their master's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in 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 theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sacred Music | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.