by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how SMC stacks up against peers offering cosmetology.
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SMC reports the cosmetology 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.
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of cosmetology associate’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of cosmetology associate’s degree graduates at SMC are Hispanic or Latino. About 56% 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 cosmetology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the cosmetology majors at Santa Monica College.
The cosmetology program at SMC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 182 |
SMC conferred 182 degrees in cosmetology/cosmetologist, general recently — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (48%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.