Santa Fe Community College (SFCC)
Public certificate school in Santa Fe, NM that costs an average of $6,863 a year after financial aid and graduates 24% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$6,863
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
24%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,010
PublicRural (fringe)3,369 undergraduates
Cost of SFCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,882 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,908 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $4,404 |
| Books and supplies | $1,271 |
| Average net price after aid | $6,863 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,877 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,036 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,277 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SFCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 24% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 59% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,103 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,010 |
| Rank in New Mexico (earnings) | 7th of 18 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,531 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $222 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 15% |
| Students with federal loans | 1.1% |
Majors and programs at SFCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (54)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 70 | $60,648 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 93 | $46,426 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 43 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 4 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 15 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 9 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 53 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 9 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 43 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 9 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 23 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 11 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 54 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 22 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 18 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 19 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 121 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 100 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 8 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 50 | $80,160 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 28 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 25 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 21 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biology | 2 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 31 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 4 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 13 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Education | 7 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 | — | — |
| Human Services | 18 | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 8 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 18 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 15 | — | — |
| Psychology | 19 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Social Work | 2 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 20 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 17 | — | — |
| Woodworking | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $53,562 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in New Mexico
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan College | Farmington | $2,104 | — | $39,336 |
| Clovis Community College | Clovis | $2,113 | — | $40,732 |
| Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint | $5,719 | — | $30,124 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell | $4,506 | — | $44,198 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque | $6,426 | — | $41,174 |
| Luna Community College | Las Vegas | $21,392 | — | $37,371 |
| Mesalands Community College | Tucumcari | $10,920 | — | $33,837 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos | $5,592 | — | $50,072 |
About SFCC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Fe, NM |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 3,369 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | sfcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does SFCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,882 a year (tuition and fees: $1,908 in-state, $4,404 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,863 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,877.
How much do SFCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $41,010 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 7th of 18 similar colleges in New Mexico.
What is SFCC's graduation rate?
24% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.