Southern Methodist University
2021 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 66 (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
2021 QS USA University Rankings：121
Southern Methodist University has1,550COVID-19 cases till May 26,2021, 3more cases compare to 4 weeks ago. (630 total cases since Jan 1, 2021)
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Abbreviation/Alias: SMU
School Characteristics: Private, non-Profit (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
School Chief: R Gerald Turner (President)
Website: www.smu.edu； Phone: 2147682000
Location: 6425 Boaz St, Dallas, TX, 75275-0221
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Southern Methodist University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $56,560  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $56,560 |
| Room and Board | $16,750 | Under Students | 6,710人 |
| Graduation Rate | 71.0% | Retension Rate | 91.5% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 11:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 51:49 |
| Graduation Salary | $21,508 - $120,363 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ American Athletic Conference（Football、Basketball、X-Country） | ||
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Southern Methodist University major details
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***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $52,198-$120,363 | |||
| Office Management and Supervision. | $52,198-$120,363 | |||
| Accounting. | $58,673-$66,541 | |||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. | $111,196 | |||
| Finance, General. | $73,446-$101,558 | |||
| Financial Planning and Services. | $73,446-$101,558 | |||
| Management Science. | - | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $59,576-$101,072 | |||
| Real Estate. | $106,421 | |||
| Taxation. | $66,941 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | - | |||
| Civil Engineering, General. | $73,737 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General. | - | |||
| Computer Software Engineering. | - | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $54,713 | |||
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | - | |||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $73,035 | |||
| Systems Engineering. | $101,072 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering. | $109,763 | |||
| Operations Research. | $76,460-$90,412 | |||
| Engineering, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | $81,554 | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | $78,971 | |||
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence. | $78,971 | |||
| Tax Law/Taxation. | $78,971 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | - | |||
| Economics, General. | $62,012 | |||
| Applied Economics. | $62,012 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $62,012 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $52,941 | |||
| Sociology, General. | $35,060 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies. | - | |||
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. | $81,491 | |||
| Computer Science. | $76,460 | |||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | - | |||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education. | - | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | - | |||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | - | |||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration. | - | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | - | |||
| Music Teacher Education. | - | |||
| Education, Other. | $57,017 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | $61,814 | |||
| Financial Mathematics. | - | |||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance, General. | - | |||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other. | $42,728 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $21,508-$42,682 | |||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | $29,685 | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | $35,276 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $35,276 | |||
| Music, General. | $25,194-$30,771 | |||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory. | $25,194-$30,771 | |||
| Music Performance, General. | $25,194-$30,771 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition. | $25,194-$30,771 | |||
| Conducting. | $25,194-$30,771 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments. | $25,194-$30,771 | |||
| Voice and Opera. | $25,194-$30,771 | |||
| Music Pedagogy. | $25,194-$30,771 | |||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | $42,044 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | $42,044 | |||
| Journalism. | $36,560 | |||
| Public Relations/Image Management. | $49,344 | |||
| Advertising. | $49,344 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician. | - | |||
| Engineering/Industrial Management. | $86,867 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | $49,625 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $28,055 | |||
| Biochemistry. | - | |||
| Biostatistics. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religious/Sacred Music. | - | |||
| Theology/Theological Studies. | $46,380 | |||
| Divinity/Ministry. | $46,380 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $28,055 | |||
| Clinical Psychology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | $41,565-$43,128 | |||
| General Studies. | $41,565-$43,128 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. | $41,565-$43,128 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Wellness, General. | - | |||
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. | $40,768 | |||
| Music Therapy/Therapist. | - | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | $43,798 | |||
| International/Globalization Studies. | $42,682 | |||
| Sustainability Studies. | - | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General. | - | |||
| Theoretical Chemistry. | - | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | |||
| Geophysics and Seismology. | - | |||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. | $38,289-$59,873 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Language and Literature. | - | |||
| French Language and Literature. | $43,426 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | $43,426 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $37,748 | |||
| Creative Writing. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | $45,852 | |||
| International Policy Analysis. | $45,852 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $47,260 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies. | - | |||
| Environmental Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Studies. | - |
Southern Methodist University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2021)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2022)
- Business School# 44(↓3)-
- Law School# 52(↑4)+
- Trial Advocacy# 42(↑23)
- Intellectual Property Law# 44(↑11)
- Health Care Law# 45(↑16)
- International Law# 49(↓3)
- Criminal Law# 50(↓7)
- Tax Law# 53(↓5)
- Business/Corporate Law# 60(↑8)
- Clinical Training# 64(↓3)
- Contracts Law# 68(↑1)
- Constitutional Law# 76(↓5)
- Environmental Law# 90(↑6)
- Dispute Resolution# 102(↓30)
- Legal Writing# 138(↓2)
- Education School# 59(↑4)
- Engineering School# 113(↑1)+
- Fine Arts# 135(↓21)
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
- Health Specialty+
- Science+
*Rankings have been updated to 2022USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
Southern Methodist University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 140 | - |
| Rowing | - | 65 |
| Swimming and Diving | 40 | 25 |
| Soccer | 31 | 27 |
| Equestrian | - | 37 |
| All Track Combined | - | 36 |
| Tennis | 18 | 12 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 |
| Golf | 15 | 10 |
| Volleyball | - | 15 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 122 | - |
| All Track Combined | - | 67 |
| Soccer | 34 | 26 |
| Swimming and Diving | 28 | 28 |
| Rowing | - | 47 |
| Equestrian | - | 36 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 |
| Tennis | 11 | 12 |
| Golf | 11 | 8 |
| Volleyball | - | 15 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 112 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 32 | 34 |
| All Track Combined | - | 64 |
| Soccer | 31 | 23 |
| Rowing | - | 39 |
| Equestrian | - | 34 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 |
| Tennis | 12 | 11 |
| Golf | 10 | 7 |
| Volleyball | - | 14 |
