Philosophy at Southern Methodist University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy, take a look at what Southern Methodist University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Methodist University is in Dallas, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 28 philosophy degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Methodist University
Many students take online classes at Southern Methodist University. Among 12,116 students, 669 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy graduates from Southern Methodist University comes in at $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Philosophy graduates at Southern Methodist University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Philosophy graduates at Southern Methodist University are 54% women (15) and 46% men (13).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Southern Methodist University
Among the 28 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at Southern Methodist University, 54% were women (15) and 46% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 39% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, higher than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Southern Methodist University
This Philosophy program at Southern Methodist University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 28 |
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Those who complete Philosophy program at Southern Methodist University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Philosophy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
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
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