Finance at Southern Methodist University
If you plan to study Finance, take a look at what Southern Methodist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Methodist University sits in Dallas, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 280 finance graduations were recorded at Southern Methodist University.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Methodist University
Many students take online classes at Southern Methodist University. Of 12,116 students, 669 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Southern Methodist University
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Methodist University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 525 |
| Best Value | Texas | #43 of 44 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #56 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #518 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Finance graduates at Southern Methodist University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Southern Methodist University are 25% women (70) and 75% men (210).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Southern Methodist University
Among the 280 bachelor’s finance graduates at Southern Methodist University, 25% were women (70) and 75% were men (210).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 184 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 35 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 28% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Those who complete Finance program at Southern Methodist University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.