by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SMC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at SMC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Associate’s | 404 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 130 |
| Certificate | 85 |
During the most recent reporting year, Santa Monica College handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SMC is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SMC were White. Roughly 25% 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 bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SMC conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in visual and performing arts, other in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (25%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Santa Monica College conferred 404 associate’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SMC is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the associate’s level.
Among recent graduates, 38% of visual & performing arts associate’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts associate’s degree graduates at SMC were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 38% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 155 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 39 |
SMC conferred 152 associate’s completions in art/art studies, general in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (52%).
SMC conferred 57 associate’s degrees in cinematography and film/video production recently — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (35%).
SMC awarded 50 associate’s degrees in film/cinema/media studies in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (34%).
SMC conferred 34 associate’s completions in graphic design in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (38%).
SMC awarded 25 associate’s completions in visual and performing arts, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (36%).
SMC conferred 21 associate’s completions in interior design recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
SMC conferred 20 associate’s completions in fashion/apparel design recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (40%).
SMC granted 18 associate’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (28%).
SMC conferred 16 associate’s completions in music, general in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
SMC awarded 6 associate’s degrees in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).
SMC conferred 5 associate’s degrees in dance, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (40%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Santa Monica College handed out 130 undergraduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
SMC has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of visual & performing arts undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts undergraduate certificate degree graduates at SMC were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 31% 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 undergraduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 14 |
SMC awarded 63 undergraduate certificate degrees in cinematography and film/video production in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (40%).
SMC conferred 31 undergraduate certificate degrees in graphic design recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (35%).
SMC granted 23 undergraduate certificate degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
SMC conferred 13 undergraduate certificate degrees in fashion/apparel design recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (38%).
During the most recent reporting year, Santa Monica College awarded 85 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
SMC is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 27% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at SMC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 28% 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 certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 15 |
SMC granted 41 certificate completions in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (37%).
SMC awarded 39 certificate degrees in interior design recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
SMC awarded 5 certificate completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
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