by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SMC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #43 out of 80 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMC as a strong choice for allied health professions, ranked #701 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 701 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in California | 59 of 96 |
The following degree levels are offered in allied health professions at SMC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Santa Monica College awarded 11 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
SMC ranks competitively among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #43 out of 80 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Read more about SMC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at SMC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 82% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMC granted 11 associate’s degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (82%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.