Santa Monica College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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21,440
students enrolled
8,808
degrees and certificates a year
36%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$2,779
average net price a year
Tuition $1,104 in state, $9,264 out of state
$31,977
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$42,193
median earnings, 10 years after entry
81% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 64% | 5,653 |
| Business & management | 7% | 614 |
| Visual & performing arts | 5% | 402 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 4% | 383 |
| Social sciences | 4% | 327 |
AI and data programs
Santa Monica College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Santa Monica College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Los Angeles County, where the college is.
10,136
open professional jobs
840
entry level
73 say no experience is needed
9%
ask for AI skills
936 jobs
4.5%
unemployment in Los Angeles County
2026-09 · down 1.4 points from a year earlier
$87,760
median household income
Los Angeles County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, visual & performing arts, social sciences, which lead to finance (816 open), sales (848 open), operations (1,128 open), marketing (469 open), human resources (355 open), strategy (101 open).
Hiring most: SpaceX (517), Relativity Space (236), Northrop Grumman (235), Amazon (202), Rocket Lab (171), K2 Space (168), TikTok (153), Cedars-sinai Medical Center (120).
What they hire for: Engineering (3,290), Operations (1,128), Sales (848), Finance (816), Marketing (469), Legal (442). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board, Foothill Workforce Development Board, Innovation Network, Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, SELACO WDB Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, South Bay Workforce Development Board, Verdugo Workforce Development Board.
- Alhambra AJCC - Affiliate to East LA/West San Gabriel Valley Comprehensive AJCCAlhambra · 323-887-7122 · Monday -Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
- Altadena AJCCAlttadena · 626-424-6743 · Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Antelope Valley AJCCLancaster · 661-726-4128 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Boyle Heights WorkSource CenterLos Angeles · 323-267-5930 · Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday by appointment
- Covina AJCCCovina · 626-667-2601 · Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm 0pm Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Downtown/Pico-Union WorkSource Center, Pacific Asian Consortium in EmploymentLos Angeles · 213-353-1677 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Evenings by appointment only)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Santa Monica College?
- Santa Monica College enrolls about 21,440 students and is a public 4-year institution in Santa Monica, California. It awards about 8,808 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Santa Monica College?
- 36% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Santa Monica College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,977 six years after entry and $42,193 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Santa Monica College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Santa Monica College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Santa Monica College?
- 10,136 open professional jobs are listed in Los Angeles County, 840 of them entry level and 73 saying no experience is needed. SpaceX has the most openings.
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