Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
MS, Doctorate
Total Programs
245
Online Programs
29
Salary after Completing
$17,600 - $72,100
Offered Degrees at SMU
Southern Methodist University is categorized by Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Southern Methodist University offers 245 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 90 | 0 |
| Master's | 100 | 23 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 37 | 6 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 1 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 16 | 0 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 245 | 29 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
SMU Bachelor's Programs
Southern Methodist University offers Bachelor's degree with 90 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Bachelor's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Latin American Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| French Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Italian Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| African-American/Black Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 33 | |
| Communication | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communication and Media Studies (other) | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 9 | $34,900 |
| Organizational Communication | ✕ | 5 | $41,900 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 85 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 85 | $72,100 |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Education | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 108 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Civil Engineering | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Computer Engineering | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | 50 | $68,400 |
| Operations Research | ✕ | 23 | $70,100 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Russian Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | $39,300 |
| Italian Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Arabic Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 15 | $38,300 |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| General Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 3 | $26,500 |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Biophysics | ✕ | - | - |
| Exercise Physiology | ✕ | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 1 | $60,500 |
| Statistics | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 55 | |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| International/Global Studies | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Data Science, General | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 130 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 130 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Geophysics and Seismology | ✕ | - | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 10 | $26,400 |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Public Policy Analysis | ✕ | 11 | - |
| International Policy Analysis | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 8 | $59,000 |
| Applied Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 7 | $49,100 |
| Sociology | ✕ | 3 | $32,100 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 90 | |
| Dance | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Design and Applied Arts (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 31 | $17,600 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | - | $27,900 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Music Theory and Composition | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Keyboard Instruments | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Voice and Opera | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 537 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 45 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 56 | - |
| Finance | ✕ | 280 | $68,100 |
| Financial Planning and Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Information Systems | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Science | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 72 | $53,900 |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Insurance | ✕ | - | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| History | ✕ | 1 | - |
SMU Master's Programs
Southern Methodist University offers Master's degree with 100 major programs. Among them 23 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Advertising | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 65 | |
| Information Science/Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | ✕ | - | $78,700 |
| Computer Science | ✔ | 53 | - |
| Computer Software and Media Applications (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✔ | 12 | - |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 114 | |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Urban Education and Leadership | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Learning Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Education (other) | ✕ | 54 | $56,400 |
| Engineering [+] | ✔ | 127 | |
| Engineering | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Civil Engineering | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Computer Engineering | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Computer Software Engineering | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Computer Engineering (other) | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Telecommunications Engineering | ✔ | 30 | - |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Systems Engineering | ✔ | 17 | $91,300 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | ✔ | 24 | - |
| Operations Research | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Engineering (other) | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 20 | |
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ✔ | 18 | - |
| Engineering-Related Fields (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Facilities Planning and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 33 | |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | ✕ | 27 | - |
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Tax Law/Taxation | ✕ | 4 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 24 | - |
| General Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 78 | |
| Computational Mathematics | ✕ | - | - |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Financial Mathematics | ✕ | 68 | - |
| Statistics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✔ | 84 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | ✕ | 13 | $43,000 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Sustainability Studies | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Data Science, General | ✔ | 69 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✕ | 64 | |
| Religious/Sacred Music | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Theology/Theological Studies | ✕ | 20 | $48,600 |
| Divinity/Ministry | ✕ | 42 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Geophysics and Seismology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | - | - |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | ✕ | - | - |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Public Policy Analysis | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Applied Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Dance | ✕ | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Music Theory and Composition | ✕ | - | - |
| Conducting | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Keyboard Instruments | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Voice and Opera | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Music Pedagogy | ✕ | - | - |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 73 | |
| Health and Wellness | ✕ | - | - |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | ✕ | 73 | - |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 651 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | - | $105,600 |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✔ | 52 | - |
| Accounting | ✔ | 57 | $60,400 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✔ | - | $106,500 |
| Finance | ✕ | - | $100,900 |
| Financial Planning and Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Information Systems | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Science | ✔ | 524 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | - | $97,000 |
| Real Estate | ✕ | - | - |
| Taxation | ✔ | 18 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| History | ✕ | 2 | - |
SMU Doctorate (Research) Programs
Southern Methodist University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 37 major programs. Among them 6 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 3 | |
| Computer Science | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Education (other) | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✔ | 20 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Civil Engineering | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Computer Engineering | ✔ | - | - |
| Computer Software Engineering | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Systems Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Operations Research | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ✔ | - | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | ✕ | 5 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Biostatistics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Computational Mathematics | ✕ | - | - |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Statistics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Data Science, General | ✕ | - | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Religious/Sacred Music | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Theology/Theological Studies | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Theoretical Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Geophysics and Seismology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | - | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| History | ✕ | 2 | - |
SMU Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Southern Methodist University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 246 | - |
| Law | ✕ | 246 | - |
SMU Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Southern Methodist University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 16 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Advertising | ✕ | - | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 38 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 38 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | ✕ | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | ✕ | - | - |
| Data Science, General | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Applied Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Management Science | ✕ | 3 | - |
SMU Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Southern Methodist University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Master's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | - |
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