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. Find out how SMC stacks up against peers offering design & applied arts.
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SMC offers the design & applied arts program; completion counts are not currently reported.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 33% of design & applied arts associate’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts associate’s degree graduates at SMC are Hispanic or Latino. About 36% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design & applied arts majors at Santa Monica College.
The design & applied arts program at SMC offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 106 |
| Interior Design | 83 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 33 |
SMC conferred 106 degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (37%).
SMC conferred 83 degrees in interior design recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (37%).
SMC awarded 33 degrees in fashion/apparel design recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (36%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.