by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SMC. It is offered at the Associate’s level. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level available for communication & media studies at SMC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 254 |
During the most recent reporting year, Santa Monica College awarded 254 associate’s degrees in communication & media studies.
SMC has not been ranked for communication & media studies at the associate’s level.
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 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of communication & media studies associate’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies associate’s degree graduates at SMC are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 41% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 105 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 25 |
SMC conferred 254 associate’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (41%).
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