Santa Monica College

1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

CosmetologyMedical Assistant

Programs

Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.

ProgramAwardGraduates
Cosmetology Certificate (1 to 2 years) 18
Cosmetology Associate degree 16
Cosmetology Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 148
Medical Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) 0
Medical Assistant Associate degree 0

Cost and outcomes

TypePublic
Average net price per year$1,693
In-state tuition and fees per year$1,158
Completion rate23%
Students receiving Pell grants29%
Undergraduate enrollment21,440
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.

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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.