by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how SMC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The communications major at SMC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Media Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMC paid an average of $386 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,264 |
| Fees | $52 | $52 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,746 | $1,746 |
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Online degrees for the SMC communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of communications associate's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Monica College with a associate's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 24 |
| Journalism | 11 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |