by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SMC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #45 out of 92 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMC as a strong choice for nursing, placing at #440 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 440 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in California | 91 of 149 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at SMC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 65 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Santa Monica College conferred 65 associate’s degrees in nursing.
SMC ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #45 out of 92 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in California | 45 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 58 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 143 |
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, 22% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at SMC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SMC conferred 65 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (42%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.