by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SMC ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The fine arts major at SMC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Fine & Studio 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.
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. 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 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the SMC fine arts 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.
Of the 69 students who graduated with a Associate’s in fine arts from SMC in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Monica College with a associate's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 128 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 79 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Other Visual Art | 21 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |