Here is an overview of this program at SMC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #59 out of 172 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SMC highly for health professions, ranked #722 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 722 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in California | 125 of 255 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in health professions at SMC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 88 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 18 |
| Certificate | 18 |
This health professions field at SMC covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Santa Monica College awarded 88 associate’s degrees in health professions.
SMC ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #59 out of 172 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $10,656 |
| Fees | $52 | $52 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at SMC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 49% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Santa Monica College awarded 18 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
SMC is not yet ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at SMC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 56% 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 undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Santa Monica College awarded 18 certificate degrees in health professions.
SMC is not currently ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 11% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of health professions certificate degree graduates at SMC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 56% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.