Animation & Special Effects at Santa Monica College
If you are interested in studying Animation & Special Effects, consider the program at Santa Monica College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Santa Monica College is in Santa Monica, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 107 animation & special effects degrees were awarded at Santa Monica College.
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Studying Online at Santa Monica College
Many students take online classes at Santa Monica College. Of 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Animation & Special Effects graduates at Santa Monica College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Animation & Special Effects graduates at Santa Monica College are 54% women (58) and 46% men (49).
Animation & Special Effects Associate’s Program at Santa Monica College
Of the 21 associate’s animation & special effects graduates at Santa Monica College, 62% were women (13) and 38% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animation & Special Effects associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 67% of Animation & Special Effects associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College, above the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Animation & Special Effects Graduates
Students who finish Animation & Special Effects program at Santa Monica College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Animation & Special Effects graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.