Santa Monica College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$42,193
in 2021+20% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 20% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 2% since 2010
- •Graduation rate declined by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 44% | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 34% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34% | $2,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29% | $2,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37% | $2,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 35% | $2,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33% | $2,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 36% | $2,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34% | $3,490 |
| 2008 | $35,300 | — | 27% | $3,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 27% | $3,500 |
| 2010 | $33,700 | $2,721 | 21% | $3,500 |
| 2011 | — | $1,367 | 21% | $4,000 |
| 2012 | $31,800 | $1,874 | 26% | $4,066 |
| 2013 | $31,700 | $4,665 | 28% | $4,437 |
| 2014 | $32,500 | $6,443 | 30% | $4,500 |
| 2015 | $33,000 | $6,040 | 30% | $4,500 |
| 2016 | — | $5,705 | 29% | $4,500 |
| 2017 | — | $5,429 | 30% | $4,500 |
| 2018 | — | $4,868 | 30% | $5,500 |
| 2019 | — | $4,325 | 28% | $5,500 |
| 2020 | — | $3,286 | 29% | $5,500 |
| 2021 | $42,193 | $4,384 | 31% | $6,500 |
| 2022 | — | $3,305 | 32% | — |
| 2023 | — | $4,167 | 32% | — |
| 2024 | — | $3,600 | 36% | — |
| 2025 | — | $2,779 | 36% | — |