Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SMC ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations & advertising.
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SMC reports the public relations & advertising program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $10,656 |
| Fees | $52 | $52 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of public relations & advertising associate’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising associate’s degree graduates at SMC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Monica College with a associate’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations & advertising majors at Santa Monica College.
This public relations & advertising program at SMC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 43 |
SMC granted 43 degrees in advertising in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (28%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
More about our data sources and methodologies.