Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southern Methodist University
Master's Degree
smu.eduBased on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Southern Methodist University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | $57,967 | $66,748 | +15% |
| Stony Brook University | $74,387 | $79,801 | +7% |
| Duke University | $51,346 | $73,920 | +44% |
| Harvard University | $68,115 | $70,895 | +4% |
| Texas Christian University | $55,687 | $50,565 | -9% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (19 total in state)
Scroll to see more →
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southern Methodist UniversityDallas | $64,460 | $57,967 | $66,748 | — | — |
 The University of Texas at AustinAustin | $11,678 | $94,745 | — | — | — |
 Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth | $57,220 | $55,687 | $50,565 | — | — |
 University of St ThomasHouston | $33,660 | $47,652 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $52,955 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
Explore Related Programs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in Texas
- The University of Texas at Austin$94,745
- Texas Christian University$55,687
- University of St Thomas$47,652
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Southern Methodist University, approximately 12% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.