Design & Applied Arts at Santa Monica College
SMC is located in Santa Monica, California and approximately 25,948 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Design & Applied Arts section at the bottom of this page.
Featured Santa Monica College Programs
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
Translate your creative ideas through concept, design and digital media with a bachelor's in graphic design online from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
SMC Design & Applied Arts Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Design (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Design (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Design
Featured Santa Monica College Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
Translate your creative ideas through concept, design and digital media with a bachelor's in graphic design online from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
SMC Design & Applied Arts Rankings
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Get on the right path to the fast-paced, exciting world of video game art and design with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design
Gain a solid grounding in your online web design classes and exercise your creative muscle with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Design Student Demographics at SMC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Santa Monica College.
SMC Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program
SMC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in design graduates 27% 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 design.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Concentrations Within Design & Applied Arts
Design & Applied Arts majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Santa Monica College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 26 |
| Interior Design | 18 |
| Fashion Design | 17 |
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Learn about other programs related to Santa Monica College that might interest you.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Get on the right path to the fast-paced, exciting world of video game art and design with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Careers That Design Grads May Go Into
A degree in design 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | 29,320 | $61,100 |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 10,760 | $87,960 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 9,710 | $115,460 |
| Interior Designers | 8,460 | $68,440 |
| Art Directors | 7,620 | $127,630 |
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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