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Graphic Communications at Southern Methodist University

If you are interested in studying Graphic Communications, consider the program at Southern Methodist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 75 graphic communications degrees were granted at Southern Methodist University.

Online Class Availability at Southern Methodist University

Distance learning is available at Southern Methodist University. Of 12,116 students, 669 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Graphic Communications Rankings at Southern Methodist University

Use these rankings to compare Southern Methodist University’s Graphic Communications program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 170
Best Value	Texas	#9 of 9
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#12 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#156 of 171

Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from Southern Methodist University

Those who finish Southern Methodist University’s Graphic Communications program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$59,873
3 years	$57,773
4 years	$71,348
5 years	$90,795

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Graphic Communications graduates from Southern Methodist University report median earnings of $71,348, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Graphic Communications graduates at Southern Methodist University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Graphic Communications graduates at Southern Methodist University are 36% women (27) and 64% men (48).

Graphic Communications Master’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Among the 37 master’s graphic communications degrees awarded at Southern Methodist University, 35% were women (13) and 65% were men (24).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications master’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	25

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Graphic Communications master’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, below the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Graphic Communications Concentrations at Southern Methodist University

The Graphic Communications program at Southern Methodist University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Animation & Special Effects	75

Best-Paid Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates

Those who complete Graphic Communications program at Southern Methodist University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Graphic Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$57,836

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.