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. In addition, we cover how SMC ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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The film major at SMC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Film, Video & Photographic Arts. 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 film 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, 58 film majors earned their associate's degree from SMC. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 128 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 69 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Other Visual Art | 21 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
