by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how SMC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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The biological science major at SMC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Biological & Physical Science. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMC was $386 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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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SMC does not offer an online option for its biological science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 382 biological science majors earned their associate's degree from SMC. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Monica College with a associate's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 158 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 36 |