Public Community College
Santa Monica College
Public Community College in Santa Monica, CA. Six-year graduation rate 36%. Median 10-year earnings $42,193.
Verdict Mixed outcomes
Santa Monica College · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$42,193
Median debt at grad
$6,450
Mobility score
4.4
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
35.9%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $42,193 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 36%.
Admissions
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Academics
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Financial Aid
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.15 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
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How we evaluate Santa Monica College
IPEDS
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Post-grad earnings
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