Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Master's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX

CIP 24.01

$57,967Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,368Median earnings 4 years after
$58,574Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $57,967 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,716 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,452–$93,350).

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$94,745—
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
$55,687—
University of St Thomas
Houston
$47,652$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Southern Methodist University make?

The median salary is $57,967 one year after graduation and $58,574 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.