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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SMU stacks up against peers offering design & applied arts.
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SMU holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,807 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
Read more about SMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 33% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design & applied arts majors at Southern Methodist University.
This design & applied arts program at SMU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 12 |
SMU awarded 12 completions in design and applied arts, other in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).