Graphic Design at Santa Monica College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Graphic Design, you may want to check out 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 106 graphic design 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. Among 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) studied exclusively online and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Graphic Design graduates at Santa Monica College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Graphic Design graduates at Santa Monica College are 64% women (68) and 36% men (38).
Graphic Design Associate’s Program at Santa Monica College
Of the 34 associate’s graphic design graduates at Santa Monica College, 50% were women (17) and 50% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Design associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 56% of Graphic Design associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Graphic Design Graduates
Graduates of the Graphic Design program at Santa Monica College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Graphic Design graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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
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