Southwestern University offers several pathways to graduate and professional degrees through partnerships with top universities across the country. These programs combine the depth and versatility of a Southwestern liberal arts education with a seamless transition into advanced study. Through these partnerships, you can earn your bachelor’s degree from Southwestern and a second bachelor’s or master’s degree from a partner institution, often in just five years, thanks to accelerated formats like 3+2, 4+1, or other structured formats.
What’s Included:
- Earn your bachelor’s degree at Southwestern
- Transfer into a participating program, often with priority consideration
- Take advantage of accelerated timelines (3+2, 4+1, and more)
- Graduate with two degrees—faster and more affordably
Why Choose an Accelerated Option?
- Save time and tuition by shortening your total years in school
- Simplify the application process through established partner agreements
- Follow a clear, guided academic track toward your career goals
Explore Our Graduate & Professional School Options
Southwestern offers accelerated degree programs in partnership with leading institutions across a wide range of disciplines. Click below to learn more about each opportunity:
- Master of Accounting (MAcc): Pursue your MAcc at Rice University, open to all majors with no application fee. Early admission before senior year makes you eligible for Big Four internships with Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC.
- Master’s Programs in Business Disciplines: Through a partnership with Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, Southwestern students can pursue a Master of Science in analytics, finance, marketing, human resource management, or real estate, or an MBA. Texas A&M also offers a MS in Business degree exclusively for non-business majors, making it ideal for Southwestern students looking to build business expertise on top of their liberal arts foundation.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering: Earn both your undergraduate degree from Southwestern University and a graduate degree from Texas Tech University through an accelerated program.
- Engineering Dual-Degree Program: Earn a BA in Applied Physics from Southwestern University and an undergraduate degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering school—a powerful combination of liberal arts and technical training.
- 4+1 FastBacc® Nursing Program: Start at Southwestern University and complete your nursing degree at Baylor University in only five years through this accelerated, seamless path to a career in healthcare.