Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Santa Fe Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 3,369 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,005 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 24.1%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $13,236, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.87x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,067 per year. The most popular programs include Teacher Education, Mental Health Services, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Clinical Laboratory Science.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,005
Graduation Rate
24.1%
Median Debt
$13,236
Average Net Price
$11,067
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.43x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.87x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,369
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,851
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,131
Pell Grant Rate
17.0%
Federal Loan Rate
1.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,145
Income $30K–$48K
$11,255
Income $48K–$75K
$13,688
Student Demographics
Women
60.0%
White
29.0%
Black
1.3%
Hispanic
54.8%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
2.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (67)
Associate (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $93,085 | 17 |
| Business Administration & Management | $51,122 | 17 |
| Accounting | $49,346 | 17 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 12 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 10 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 8 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 6 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Post-bachelor's Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | $54,610 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 59 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 48 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $59,974 | 43 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 41 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 32 |
| Practical Nursing | $42,546 | 26 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 18 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 14 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 9 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 9 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 7 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 3 |
Show 20 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| American Sign Language | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Social Work | Associate | 2 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Dental Support Services | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Hospitality Management | Associate | 2 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Romance Languages | Associate | 1 |
| Biology | Associate | 1 |
| Woodworking | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New Mexico
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New Mexico
- Highest Earning Colleges in New Mexico
- Lowest Debt Colleges in New Mexico
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in New Mexico
- Most Affordable Colleges in New Mexico
- Best ROI Colleges in New Mexico
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