Santa Monica College is a four-year, public school located in Santa Monica, California. The school focuses on the bachelor's or higher degrees and it also has vocational programs. You can check all offered degrees and programs at its area of study page.

A total of 22,375 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 32%. Santa Monica College offer 133 programs and, among them, 67 programs are for certificate programs.


2024 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $9,316 at Santa Monica College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,746. The total cost of attendance is $26,880 when a student lives off-campus.

2024 Average Costs of Attendance
Tuition & Fees$9,316
Books & Supplies$1,746
Room & Board$11,556
Other Living Expenses$4,262
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)$26,880
1Santa Monica College does not offer on-campus housing facilities and the COA is computed based on off-campus living.2The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Vocational Programs Information

Total Number of Vocational Programs
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Online ProgramsNOT OFFERED3215NOT OFFERED
Overall ProgramsNOT OFFERED4522NOT OFFERED

Santa Monica College offers 67 certificate and vocational programs through 1-year certificate and 2-Years Certificate programs. Of that, 47 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

We note again Santa Monica College mainly offers bachelor's degree. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.

List of Vocational Programs at Santa Monica College

Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Environmental StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 0 NOT OFFERED
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Architectural Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AdvertisingNOT OFFERED 13 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED 26 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 19 0 NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 3 3 NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 18 0 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database AdministrationNOT OFFERED 4 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED 199 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education ProgramsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 10 1 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Foreign Languages and LiteraturesNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 115 42 NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Legal Administrative Assistant/SecretaryNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 2,691 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Data Science, GeneralNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
ArcheologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Relations and AffairsNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 23 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Dance (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fashion/Apparel DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 18 10 NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 18 20 NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 11 14 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 11 14 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 16 0 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 136 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
TaxationNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
InsuranceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 58 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales OperationsNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

On-Campus Student Services

Santa Monica College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

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