Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how SMC stacks up against peers offering general psychology.
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SMC offers the general psychology 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 |
Find out more about SMC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of general psychology associate’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general psychology associate’s degree graduates at SMC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 51% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general psychology majors at Santa Monica College.
The general psychology program at SMC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 198 |
SMC granted 198 completions in psychology, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (51%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.