Is Southern Methodist University worth it?
Southern Methodist University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Dallas, Texas (large suburb). It awarded 3,841 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in management science, finance and law.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$67,114
Median earnings 4 years after
$95,051
Median earnings 10 years after
$78,354
Average net price
$40,892
Completion rate
84%
Completions (2024)
3,841
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
7,277
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $101,456 | $153,614 | 297 |
| Education, Other | Master's | $63,006 | $73,179 | 158 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | $127,788 | $173,816 | 121 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $83,159 | $133,852 | 121 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $135,130 | $188,716 | 120 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's | $126,888 | $155,769 | 82 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $51,828 | $89,330 | 79 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $71,630 | $91,701 | 78 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | $74,516 | $111,773 | 56 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Master's | $109,531 | $133,137 | 56 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $67,365 | $112,268 | 54 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $57,858 | $93,769 | 51 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $54,351 | $55,347 | 50 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $42,474 | $62,718 | 49 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $45,519 | $62,838 | 47 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Management Science | Master's | 524 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 280 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 246 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 172 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 130 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 130 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 77 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 73 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 72 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southern Methodist University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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