by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how SMC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The music major at SMC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Music. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SMC paid an average of $386 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $46 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,264 |
| Fees | $52 | $52 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,746 | $1,746 |
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SMC does not offer an online option for its music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of music associate's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Monica College with a associate's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 128 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 79 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 69 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Other Visual Art | 21 |
