Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,617Median earnings 3 years after
$74,509Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
37Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $55,617. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322).
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas Houston | $53,187 | $23,326 |
| University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio | $47,241 | $22,916 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $45,243 | $18,625 |
| Wayland Baptist University Plainview | $44,688 | $18,056 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $43,524 | $22,781 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton | $42,522 | $28,143 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $41,803 | $22,609 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $41,112 | $23,125 |
| West Texas A & M University Canyon | $40,793 | $19,998 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $40,600 | $24,231 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $40,185 | $21,078 |
| East Texas A&M University Commerce | $39,969 | $18,987 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $38,829 | $22,687 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen | $38,253 | $17,997 |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana | $37,685 | $18,197 |
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Other programs at Southern Methodist University
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$135,130 - Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$130,488 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$127,788 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$126,888 - Manufacturing EngineeringMaster's degree
$115,893 - Systems EngineeringMaster's degree
$115,443 - Real EstateMaster's degree
$113,369 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$111,319 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsMaster's degree
$109,531 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$106,889 - LawFirst professional degree
$101,456 - MarketingMaster's degree
$99,698 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$93,679 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$87,906 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$83,159 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$80,690 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,280 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$78,515 - StatisticsBachelor's degree
$76,759 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$74,516
Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Southern Methodist University make?
The median salary is $55,617 and $74,509 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.