We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SMC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in computer programming at SMC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Associate’s 45 Certificate 32
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Santa Monica College awarded 45 associate’s degrees in computer programming.
SMC is not currently ranked for computer programming 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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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of computer programming associate’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of computer programming associate’s degree graduates at SMC are Hispanic or Latino. About 33% 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 computer programming.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SMC awarded 45 associate’s completions in computer programming/programmer, general in the most recent reporting year — 24% to women and 76% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Santa Monica College awarded 32 certificate degrees in computer programming.
SMC is not yet ranked for computer programming at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of computer programming certificate degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of computer programming certificate degree graduates at SMC were Hispanic or Latino. About 44% 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 computer programming.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SMC conferred 32 certificate completions in computer programming/programmer, general in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (44%).
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