Santa Monica, CA · Public
Santa Monica College
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About this college
Santa Monica College is a public institution in Santa Monica, CA. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.
Who it serves
Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.
Programs with graduate earnings
8
Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year
$2,779
Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value
Rated by program
Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes
Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.
Associate's Degree
Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating
Outstanding Value
12.8× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$70,951
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$84,232
Est. total cost
$5,558
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: High
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating
N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
N/A
Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
N/A
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
Associate's Degree
Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating
N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
N/A
Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
$5,558
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Low
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Low
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Moderate
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Associate's Degree
Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating
N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
N/A
Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
$5,558
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Low
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Low
Writing: High
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
Associate's Degree
Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating
N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
N/A
Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$62,391
Est. total cost
$5,558
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Low
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Low
Writing: High
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
Journalism.
Associate's Degree
Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating
N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
N/A
Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
$5,558
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Low
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: High
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: Moderate
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Associate's Degree
Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating
N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
N/A
Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
$5,558
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Associate's Degree
Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating
N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
N/A
Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
$5,558
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: High
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Affordability
What does this cost for a family like mine?
Family income Average net price per year
$0–$30,000 $1,896 $30,001–$48,000 $2,442 $48,001–$75,000 $4,440 $75,001–$110,000 $7,087 $110,001+ $8,395
How the fit ratings work
Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.
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