Southern Methodist University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Southern Methodist University at a glance

• 7,277

  students enrolled

• 4,254

  degrees and certificates a year

• 84%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $40,892

  average net price a year

  Tuition $57,212

• $65,556

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $78,354

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Southern Methodist University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Dallas County, where the college is.

• 5,508

  open professional jobs

• 481

  entry level

  31 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  618 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Dallas County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $74,149

  median household income

  Dallas County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, legal studies, which lead to finance (677 open), sales (617 open), operations (717 open), marketing (204 open), human resources (223 open), strategy (72 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (143), Texas Instruments (95), Shield AI (74), CHRISTUS Health (67), 7-Eleven (65), Mckesson (63), Celestica (61), National Life Group (60).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,154), Operations (717), Finance (677), Sales (617), Data & Analytics (341), Human Resources (223). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas.

• Workforce Solution Greater Dallas - Pleasant Grove Workforce CenterDallas · 469-687-3400 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater DallasGarland · 972-276-8361 · Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - Grand PrairieGrand Prairie · 972-264-5881 · Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 5:00
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - IrvingIrving · 972-573-3500 · M-F 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - Red Bird Workforce CenterDallas · 972-709-5377 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - RedbirdDallas · 972-709-5377 · M-F 8am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Southern Methodist University?

Southern Methodist University enrolls about 7,277 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Dallas, Texas. It awards about 4,254 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Methodist University?

84% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Southern Methodist University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $65,556 six years after entry and $78,354 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Southern Methodist University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Southern Methodist University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Southern Methodist University?

5,508 open professional jobs are listed in Dallas County, 481 of them entry level and 31 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.