Find the best fit for you
Which degree is right for me? Use this page to compare the main degree and certificate pathways before you begin planning courses.
Once you find the right degree option for you, take a look through our Programs of Study.
Santa Fe College offers multiple routes into higher education based on your goals, timeline, and academic background.
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Types of degrees
Santa Fe College offers two types of bachelor's degrees, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.), which require at least 120 credit hours of coursework, including general education and upper-division requirements.
Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.) pathways support transfer preparation, while Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) focuses on workforce preparation with career-specific curriculum.
Most degree options can be paired with advising and planning support through the programs of study directory.
Types of certificates
Certificate programs are postsecondary career education tracks that do not require a full degree pathway but still support skill-building and workforce readiness.
Advanced Technical Certificates (A.T.C.) build on prior associate credentials, while Advanced Technology Diplomas (A.T.D.) are shorter, high-skill workforce programs.
College Credit Certificates (C.C.C.) are stackable and can be combined toward an associate credential, while Career Certificates (C.C.) are short-term and job-focused.
Non-degree options
Adult Education offers GED preparation, ABE reading, language, and mathematics support, and can help students prepare for college coursework.
Community Education classes are open to anyone in Santa Fe College's service district covering Alachua and Bradford Counties.
Continuing Education offers professional development opportunities through classroom and online courses that help students advance in a current career.
Explore by route
Bachelor’s Degree
Longer pathways with upper-division options and transfer outcomes.
Associate in Arts
Transfer pathway and university preparation with language requirements.
Associate in Science
Career-focused workforce entry with broad transfer components.
Associate in Applied Science
Two-year applied field path with immediate industry relevance.
Certificate options
Advanced Technical Certificates
Advanced competency layers after AA or AAS.
Applied Technology Diploma
Shorter diploma routes tied to high-value technical careers.
College Credit Certificates
Credit-bearing stackable certificates for continued progression.
Career Certificates
Focused vocational credentials built for immediate workforce readiness.