Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California · Public · 21,440 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 95 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,896 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,442 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,440 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,087 |
| $110k and up | $8,395 |
| All families (average) | $2,779 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,864 | +$9,888 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $49,091 | +$12,115 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $29,371 | -$7,605 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $95,831 | +$58,855 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 36% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.