Computer & Information Sciences at Santa Monica College
SMC is located in Santa Monica, California and has a total student population of 25,948.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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SMC Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Computer & Information Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Computer & Information Sciences (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
Online Classes Are Available at SMC
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
SMC does offer online education options in computer and information sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
SMC Computer & Information Sciences Rankings
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Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at SMC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at Santa Monica College.
SMC Computer & Information Sciences Associate’s Program
SMC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in computer and information sciences graduates 12% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Santa Monica College with a associate's in computer and information sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences
The following computer and information sciences concentations are available at Santa Monica College. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Santa Monica College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming | 43 |
| Computer Science | 42 |
| Data Entry | 3 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 2 |
Related Majors
- Engineering Technologies
- Engineering
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Communications Technologies & Support
- Mathematics & Statistics
Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in computer and information sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Santa Monica College.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Software Applications Developers | 148,550 | $127,950 |
| Systems Software Developers | 88,910 | $131,700 |
| Computer Workers | 74,690 | $103,270 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 70,510 | $66,350 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 67,950 | $103,930 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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