Private Research University
Southern Methodist University
Private Research University in Dallas, TX. Six-year graduation rate 84%. Median 10-year earnings $78,354.
Verdict High-return
Southern Methodist University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$78,354
Median debt at grad
$19,500
Mobility score
1.8
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
84.3%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $78,354 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 84%.
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.25 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 84% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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How we evaluate Southern Methodist University
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