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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida · Public college
Address: 3000 Northwest 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606 · Phone: (352) 395-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Santa Fe College is a public trade and career school in Gainesville, FL, offering EMT & paramedic training, surgical technology, and radiology programs, accredited by SACS and other program-specific bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Santa Fe College carry a median debt of $11,310 and earn a median of $41,631 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate compared to the state average of 70.5% is not reported.
Cost of attendance for Santa Fe College is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 28.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,120 | $39,870 | $47,000 |
| Surgical technologists | $41,270 | $62,440 | $75,170 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
| Electricians | $38,190 | $57,250 | $61,900 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,560 | $40,230 | $45,820 |
| Dental hygienists | $75,960 | $91,980 | $96,060 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,200 | $50,640 | $60,600 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Dental assistants | $37,800 | $47,620 | $54,690 |
| Construction laborers | $33,280 | $44,030 | $47,970 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Nursing assistants | $34,350 | $37,510 | $42,310 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,970 | $48,260 | $62,990 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,370 | $56,670 | $63,620 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $38,940 | $52,910 | $62,820 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 58 | $39,053 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 37 | $39,053 | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 2–4 years | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 23 | $47,654 | $53,358 | $14,125 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $39,053 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $52,334 | $54,109 | $17,173 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | not reported | $16,624 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | $52,334 | $54,109 | $17,173 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $52,334 | $54,109 | $17,173 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $52,334 | $54,109 | $17,173 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 2–4 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $39,053 | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 2–4 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Santa Fe College is a public college in Gainesville, Florida, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from bodies such as the Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Because it participates in Title IV, students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. Among its 24 trade and career program families, the college graduates the most students in EMT & paramedic training (81 completers), surgical technologist programs (37), and radiology & sonography programs (29).
Federal data show 328 trade-program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 11,122. The state average completion rate is reported at 70.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,310, and median earnings ten years after entry are $41,631. About 28.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a large program count spanning EMT, surgical technology, radiology, dental hygiene, welding, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more, Santa Fe College may suit both students starting short certificate-style training and those pursuing longer associate-level allied health programs, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Santa Fe College offers 24 trade and career program families, with the most completers in EMT & paramedic training, surgical technologist programs, and radiology & sonography programs. Other program families include welding, HVAC, electrician, plumbing, dental assisting, and medical billing and coding.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Santa Fe College is accredited, primarily by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies including the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Santa Fe College participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 28.0% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate and how it compares to the state average of 70.5% are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Santa Fe College carry a median debt of $11,310, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates ten years after entry are $41,631, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition and fees.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Santa Fe College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (352) 395-5000 or via its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?137096.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a wide range of trade programs, from EMT training to skilled trades like welding and HVAC, but specific data on program length or format for adult learners is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school to discuss fit for career-changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to learn about certification pathways for a specific program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Santa Fe College at (352) 395-5000 or visit https://www.sfcollege.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; you can review the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?137096 to compare institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.