by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SMC stacks up against peers offering special education.
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SMC reports the special education program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $10,656 |
| Fees | $52 | $52 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of special education associate’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of special education associate’s degree graduates at SMC are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 73% 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at Santa Monica College.
This special education program at SMC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 29 |
SMC granted 29 degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 97% to women and 3% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (66%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.