The most popular undergraduate major at Southern Methodist University is Economics followed by Finance and Psychology. A list of all 65 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Southern Methodist University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 20 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Engineering | 45 |
| Civil Engineering | 9 |
| Computer Engineering | 5 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 20 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 49 |
| Operations Research | 27 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| German Language and Literature | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 27 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 57 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 27 |
| Creative Writing | 19 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| General Studies | 5 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 5 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | 50 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 51 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 53 |
| Statistics | 1 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 8 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| International/Global Studies | 35 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 3 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 15 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 12 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 7 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 3 |
| Physics | 4 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 110 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Policy Analysis | 22 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 4 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Economics | 170 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 56 |
| Sociology | 26 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Latin American Studies | 3 |
| Italian Studies | 3 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 1 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 22 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 31 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 16 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 24 |
| Music | 8 |
| Music Performance | 12 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 |
| Voice and Opera | 7 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 2 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 36 |
| Accounting | 80 |
| Finance | 147 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 22 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 81 |
| Real Estate | 14 |
| Insurance | 6 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 31 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Journalism | 62 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 42 |
| Advertising | 84 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228246 IPEDS survey data for Southern Methodist University.