by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SMC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in graphic communications at SMC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 28 |
| Certificate | 101 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Santa Monica College handed out 28 associate’s degrees in graphic communications.
SMC is not currently ranked for graphic communications at the associate’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, 46% of graphic communications associate’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of graphic communications associate’s degree graduates at SMC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 46% 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 graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SMC awarded 21 associate’s degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (52%).
SMC conferred 7 associate’s completions in prepress/desktop publishing and digital imaging design in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Santa Monica College handed out 101 certificate degrees in graphic communications.
SMC is not yet ranked for graphic communications at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 49% of graphic communications certificate degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of graphic communications certificate degree graduates at SMC were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 54% 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 graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
SMC awarded 86 certificate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (55%).
SMC awarded 15 certificate degrees in prepress/desktop publishing and digital imaging design recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (53%).
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