Nursing at Santa Monica College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Santa Monica College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Santa Monica College sits in Santa Monica, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 65 nursing degrees were awarded at Santa Monica College.
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Studying Online at Santa Monica College
Distance learning is available at Santa Monica College. Of 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) studied exclusively online and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Santa Monica College
Use these rankings to compare Santa Monica College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #24 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #96 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #139 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #561 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Santa Monica College
Graduates of Santa Monica College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,951 |
| 2 years | $70,456 |
| 5 years | $84,232 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Santa Monica College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Santa Monica College are 78% women (51) and 22% men (14).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Santa Monica College
Of the 65 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Santa Monica College, 78% were women (51) and 22% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College, above the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Santa Monica College
The Nursing program at Santa Monica College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 65 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Santa Monica College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.