Mathematics & Statistics at Southern Methodist University
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, take a look at what Southern Methodist University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, TX.
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Studying Online 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.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Southern Methodist University
Rankings can help you compare Southern Methodist University’s Mathematics & Statistics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 31 |
| Best Value | Texas | #30 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #44 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #495 of 508 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 31 |
| Best Value | Texas | #30 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #44 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #495 of 508 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Southern Methodist University
Those who finish Southern Methodist University’s Mathematics & Statistics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,463 |
| 2 years | $61,814 |
| 3 years | $69,305 |
| 4 years | $79,735 |
| 5 years | $89,571 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Southern Methodist University report median earnings of $79,735, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Southern Methodist University comes in at $20,375.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Those who complete Mathematics & Statistics program at Southern Methodist University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Mathematics & Statistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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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