Program Details
Average Median Pay*
$42,550 per year
*Salary information provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Overview
The Digital Media Technology A.S. degree at Santa Fe College is a full-time and lock-step program that prepares you to work in the field of digital film, video and television production, motion graphics, multimedia and advertising production and more. Digital Media students complete their degree in four semesters after completing general education pre-requisites. This is an innovative and state-of-the-art technical and creative program.
- Digital Media Technology students develop skills in video production, video editing, motion graphics design, sound design, special effects and digital compositing and more.
- Students train on industry standard software used by leading multimedia and video production companies.
- Graduates with a Digital Media Technology A.S. degree are eligible to apply for the B.A.S. degree in Multimedia and Video Production Technology at Santa Fe College.
- Semesters are divided into A and B terms. Student take two 3-credit hour courses in each A and B semester for a total of 12-credit hours combined.
- Digital Media Technology students can participate in the Graphic Design Student Association to complete extracurricular projects, attend professional conferences and more.
- Digital Media Technology students have received recognition and awards in local, state and national competitions including the American Advertising Federation’s ADDY award competitions and regional, national and international film festivals.
- Graduates of the Digital Media Technology program are highly sought after in their field and work in a variety of studio and field production positions nationally at private agencies, government institutions and non-profit organizations.
Requirements for Admission
This is a limited access (application required) and full-time (12 credit hours per semester) degree program. 15 students per semester are selected for Fall and for Spring starts (no Summer starts). Applicants to the A.S. Digital Media Technology program must complete 5 general education pre-requisites with a C or higher and contact the Coordinator of the program for advising prior to completing the application to the program. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA or higher in pre-requisite coursework. Students can be accepted conditionally prior to completing all 5 pre-requisites based on program space and academic progress. Contact the Digital Media Technology office to schedule an advising meeting and application overview.
Program Cost, Scholarships and Aid
All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.
Program Costs Breakdown
Tuition for 60 Credit Hours
- $6,406.20 Florida Residents
- $22,974.00 Non-Florida Residents
Lab Fees: $900.00
Additional Expenses
- $80.00 Required Textbooks
- Variable Required Equipment (Camera)
Program Cost Totals
- $7,386.20 Florida Residents
- $23,954.00 Non-Florida Residents
Scholarships
There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.
Financial Aid
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.
Cost of Attendance
Disclosure
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
| Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit | In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 | In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $9,679 | $2,619 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $4,228 | $4,228 |
| Transportation | $1,976 | $3,062 |
| Total | In-State: $19,229 Out-Of-State: $25,856 | In-State: $13,255 Out-Of-State: $19,882 |
Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor Degree Courses)
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
| Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit | In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 | In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $9,679 | $2,619 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $4,228 | $4,228 |
| Transportation | $1,976 | $3,062 |
| Total | In-State: $19,698 Out-Of-State: $26,958 | In-State: $13,724 Out-Of-State: $20,984 |
*Off-Campus: you intend to live off campus, but not with your parent(s).
**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s).
Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.
For more detailed information visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.
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