by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine & studio arts.
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SMU is in the top 15% of the country for fine & studio arts. In particular, it placed #30 out of 666 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Fine & Studio Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU earn a median of $57,200 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 |
Find out more about SMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 35% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of fine & studio arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts master’s degree graduates at SMU are 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 master’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the fine & studio arts majors at Southern Methodist University.
The fine & studio arts program at SMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 17 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 9 |
SMU granted 17 completions in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (29%).
SMU conferred 9 completions in art history, criticism and conservation recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).