Animal Sciences at Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL · Associate's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Santa Fe College graduates in animal sciences earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Santa Fe College Compares for Animal Sciences
All 7 colleges reporting animal sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Wooster, OH | $47,995 | $51,218 | #1 | $39,743 |
| 2 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $47,995 | $51,218 | #2 | $39,743 |
| 3 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | $46,282 | $48,159 | #3 | — |
| 4 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY | $42,663 | $40,606 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE | $38,907 | $40,212 | #5 | $35,931 |
| 6 | Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL | $34,888 | $37,134 | #6 | $24,833 |
| 7 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $31,072 | $28,620 | #7 | $29,443 |
Other Majors at Santa Fe College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,374 | $68,611 | #599 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $66,997 | $57,763 | #224 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,179 | $56,722 | #170 of 237 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $49,896 | $42,710 | #157 of 476 |
| Computer Programming | $49,154 | $39,098 | #38 of 54 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,030 | $25,823 | #223 of 947 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $40,794 | $24,448 | #18 of 39 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Santa Fe College animal sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,833 one year after graduating and $34,888 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Fe College rank for animal sciences?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for animal sciences graduates, Santa Fe College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is animal sciences at Santa Fe College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for animal sciences ($38,658), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,190.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.