Secure your future through an èßäÊÓƵapp graduate program

The competitive outcomes of èßäÊÓƵapp graduate programs are rooted in their exceptional faculty, inclusive community and access to the opportunities of Dallas-Fort Worth. Here, you can pursue master’s and doctorate degrees across eight graduate and professional schools, conduct impactful research and work in one of the most diverse cities and best economies in the U.S.

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Why choose a graduate program at èßäÊÓƵapp?

Pursuing a graduate degree at èßäÊÓƵapp means joining a cohort of passionate and driven peers with access to unbeatable academic resources.

Faculty expertise

A graduate degree at èßäÊÓƵapp means access to esteemed faculty at the top of their fields, from groundbreaking research scholars and award-winning artists to judges and CEOs. The caliber of our professors is a huge contributor to èßäÊÓƵapp having the best graduate programs in Texas.

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Graduate research at èßäÊÓƵapp

Graduate students at èßäÊÓƵapp have access to research opportunities across disciplines and work closely with highly regarded faculty at the top of their fields. Master’s students can engage in field, lab and digital research starting their first year in the program. Ph.D. candidates receive funding in the form of èßäÊÓƵapp-sponsored fellowships to support their research. èßäÊÓƵapp produces student and faculty research that makes headlines.

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Industry connections

When you leave èßäÊÓƵapp, you will join 136,000 alumni, with 65,000 in North Texas, a region of opportunity across industries; Dallas is home to 21 Fortune 500 headquarters, ranks in the top 10 U.S. cities for tech employment (CompTIA), and has the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation.

Return on investment

7 of 10

èßäÊÓƵapp master’s degree students were employed within 6 months of graduation (on average between 2018–2022)

$99,576

average starting salary of èßäÊÓƵapp graduate students in 2023

60%

of new master’s degree students received financial aid in 2023–24

1,700+

scholarships awarded to master’s degree students in 2023–24

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Graduate degree programs tailored to your goals

èßäÊÓƵapp graduate programs help you reach new levels of scholarship and career success. Our programs benefit from a diverse student population that constantly brings new perspectives into their studies and continues to execute nationally recognized research. èßäÊÓƵapp is proud to connect our graduates with competitive internships, jobs, and a loyal and engaged alumni network.

èßäÊÓƵapp Graduate Schools

èßäÊÓƵapp has eight degree-granting schools which offer doctoral and master’s degrees in a wide variety of fields, including the arts and humanities, engineering, law, business, theology and more. Explore below to find your area of interest and èßäÊÓƵapp graduate admissions requirements for each school.

Cox School of Business

Cox, ranked the 26th best business school in the U.S. according to Bloomberg and offers master’s in accounting, business analytics, finance, energy and sustainability, management and real estate, in addition to the renowned èßäÊÓƵapp MBA programs. If your goals expand beyond an , you can also pursue dual degrees in law, engineering and the arts through Cox.

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Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences

Dedman College offers over 30 master’s and doctorate degrees in 16 areas of study, including English, history, statistics and data science, psychology and more. Dedman students have countless research opportunities.

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Dedman School of Law

A law degree from Dedman is a law degree from a top-45 law school, according to U.S. News & World Report. The first law school in Dallas also offers LL.M., M.L.S. and S.J.D. degrees.

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Guildhall

Ranked among the top 5 graduate schools to study game design (Princeton Review), Guildhall offers a Master of Interactive Technology with specializations in all four cornerstones of video game development: art, design, production and programming.

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Lyle School of Engineering

èßäÊÓƵapp Lyle offers master’s and doctoral degrees in civil and environmental engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and operations research and engineering management.

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Meadows School of the Arts

The Meadows School offers graduate degrees (M.A. and MFA) in visual and performing arts, advertising, design, art history and creative technology, as well as arts management and arts entrepreneurship.

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In addition to its , Moody partners with Dedman College, Simmons, Lyle and Guildhall to secure funding for fellowships and advance graduate education and research at èßäÊÓƵapp.

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Perkins School of Theology

Perkins School of Theology is one of five university-related United Methodist theological schools and offers graduate degrees in divinity, ministry, sacred music, theology and doctorates in ministry and pastoral music.

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Simmons School of Education and Human Development

Simmons, nationally ranked as a top-11 private graduate school by U.S. News & World Report, offers master’s and doctorate degrees in education, counseling, dispute resolution, applied physiology and sport management.

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èßäÊÓƵapp graduate admission process and requirements

You can find a guide to èßäÊÓƵapp graduate school admission below, and if you have lingering questions, do not hesitate to contact our admissions teams. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application steps and essential documents for èßäÊÓƵapp graduate programs

  1. Review your graduate program’s application requirements, including relevant test scores (, , etc.).
  2. Gather essential documentation, such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and apply through your program’s online portal.
  3. Pay application fee and submit! The application fee for Dedman College, Lyle, Meadows, Simmons and Dedman Law School is $75. There is no application fee for Cox, Guildhall and Perkins.
  4. Complete a FAFSA form if you require financial aid. èßäÊÓƵapp’s Graduate Financial Aid Office will determine your eligibility for aid through your FAFSA.
International students: Submit TOEFL or IELTS score and consult your program’s specific application requirements.

Financial aid, scholarships and funding opportunities for graduate students

èßäÊÓƵapp has many programs to offset the cost of attending grad school, including financial aid and scholarships offered by academic departments. èßäÊÓƵapp also have access to government-sponsored grad school loans through .

There are many èßäÊÓƵapp-funded fellowships offered to Ph.D. students. èßäÊÓƵapp are supported in their pursuit of external fellowships and awards.

International student guidance

International applicants may need supplemental documentation with their applications, such as language proficiency tests, . Once admitted, èßäÊÓƵapp’s International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) supports students through logistic considerations such as navigating I-20 requests or obtaining a driving license. ISSS also programs events where international students can connect with the èßäÊÓƵapp community.

Explore your desired program’s individual application process requirements at Dedman College, Lyle, Meadows, Simmons, Cox, Dedman Law, Guildhall and Perkins for more information.

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Student testimonial

“Having professors with both agency and client-side experience allowed me to understand the inner workings of both and choose which path was best for me. Meadows’ Temerlin Advertising Institute taught me that my innate curiosity and always trying to find the ‘why’ behind people’s behaviors is a superpower and that asking the right questions will always lead to more efficient and creative solutions.”

-Kayla Griffis ’21, Senior Strategist at Saatchi & Saatchi
M.A. Advertising, Meadows School of the Arts

Frequently ask questions 

Moody, Dedman College, Simmons, Lyle, Meadows, Guildhall and Perkins generally require a 3.0 overall GPA as a prerequisite to admission. Cox and Dedman Law do not have a minimum GPA requirement, but the median undergraduate GPA for Dedman acceptances is 3.83, and 3.56 for Cox’s two-year MBA.

èßäÊÓƵapp master’s degrees vary in cost depending on the program. èßäÊÓƵapp has robust financial aid offerings that can offset the cost of a master’s degree and help make it one of the more affordable graduate programs in Dallas. Around 60% of new master’s students received financial aid in 2023. We invite you to explore program costs and financial aid options. èßäÊÓƵapp scholarships for graduate students are awarded from within their academic departments.

You can check the status of your application for Dedman, Lyle, Meadows, Simmons, Perkins and Guildhall , and for  and Dedman on their respective application portals.

èßäÊÓƵapp provides students with comprehensive support services and health resources. Graduate students have access to Moody’s student services and to the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center, which includes medical, dental and counseling services. èßäÊÓƵapp also has a health insurance program graduate students can opt into.

Graduate students have access to the Hegi Family Career Development Center, which helps students and alumni prepare for and connect with job opportunities.

èßäÊÓƵapp has close to  you can join. These groups bring together students of shared cultural communities, professional aspirations and recreational interests.

èßäÊÓƵapp is proud to offer robust research opportunities for graduate students, whether they are in one of our 20-plus Ph.D. programs or are pursuing a master’s. Learn more here.

Graduate students often teach as part of their master’s or doctoral program. èßäÊÓƵapp provides training and workshops for graduate student instructors.

The majority of graduate students at èßäÊÓƵapp (97%) find off-èßäÊÓƵapp . Admitted students receive an off-èßäÊÓƵapp housing guide to help them navigate the many vibrant neighborhoods around èßäÊÓƵapp. èßäÊÓƵapp also manages a series of apartment properties in University Park, which graduate students can apply to live in.

Yes, èßäÊÓƵapp offers many online graduate programs and flexible degrees across our graduate schools. Cox’s Online MBA is ranked No. 12 in the country by Fortune, and Lyle Anywhere® allows students to choose their attendance format: in-person, synchronous online, weekend format or recorded classes.