by our College Data Analytics TeamFilm/Cinema/Media Studies is a concentration offered under the film, video and photographic arts major at Santa Monica College. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate degree program in film studies, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMC paid an average of $375 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,000 |
| Fees | $44 | $44 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,746 | $1,746 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
SMC does not offer an online option for its film studies associate degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMC Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in film studies in 2019-2020, 56.8% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 43.2%.
Around 40.9% of film studies associate degree recipients at SMC in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 50%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to film / cinema / media studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 26 |
View All Film/Cinema/Media Studies Related Majors >
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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