Computer Programming at Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL · Associate's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Santa Fe College graduates in computer programming earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Santa Fe College Compares for Computer Programming
All 54 colleges reporting computer programming 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 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $87,708 | $83,780 | #5 | $55,069 |
| 2 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $86,910 | $92,746 | #1 | $55,996 |
| 3 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $86,187 | $90,658 | #2 | $63,559 |
| 4 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $79,878 | $85,020 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $79,023 | $84,729 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | $77,481 | $80,623 | #7 | $54,652 |
| 7 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $77,267 | $80,400 | #8 | — |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $76,683 | $81,619 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $73,172 | $78,456 | #9 | $46,804 |
| 10 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | $71,717 | $65,964 | #20 | — |
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| 35 | ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA | $52,761 | $48,044 | #47 | $41,205 |
| 36 | Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA | $52,618 | $46,336 | #48 | — |
| 37 | State Technical College of Missouri Linn, MO | $50,755 | $54,420 | #35 | — |
| 38 | Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL | $49,154 | $52,318 | #37 | $39,098 |
| 39 | Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD | $48,859 | $52,592 | #36 | $53,874 |
| 40 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $48,758 | $42,794 | #51 | — |
| 41 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $48,409 | $49,218 | #38 | $32,074 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Animal Sciences | $34,888 | $24,833 | #6 of 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Santa Fe College computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,098 one year after graduating and $49,154 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Fe College rank for computer programming?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Santa Fe College ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at Santa Fe College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for computer programming ($58,070).
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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.