Office Administration, A.S.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs

• Florida Residents:
  • $106.77 per credit hour x 60 credit hours = $6,406.20
• Non-Florida Residents:
  • $382.90 per credit hour x 60 credit hours = $22,974.00

Does not include books, lab fees, etc.

For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates

Scholarships

• Career and Technical Education Scholarships
• There are many other scholarships available for SF students. Please visit the college's Scholarships page 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. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.

Half of the national workforce employed in Office Administration entered the workforce with a High School diploma or GED. Advancement into more senior roles such as executive administrative assistant or office manager requires a combination of learning more about your company's operations and enhancing your skill set with certifications or degrees. Gaining formal qualifications in specialized areas such as accounting, medical, data management or information technology also will improve chances of transitioning and promotion. 

Education:

• 50% High school diploma or equivalent
• 22% Associate's degree
• 11% Bachelor's degree

Wages for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. (Except Legal, Medical, and Executive)

• High
  • Florida: $51,280
  • National: $56,010
• Median
  • Florida: $33,540
  • National: $36,630
• Low
  • Florida: $20,960
  • National: $23,060

Source: O*net Online

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

• Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
• Prepare and use financial information.
• Manage business information using appropriate software.
• Perform records management activities.
• Develop leadership skills.
• Develop strategic organizational skills.
• Perform office management activities.

Program Length:

• Credit hours - 60
• Time to completion – 2 years (full-time), 3-4 years (part-time)

Need C or higher in all coursework including Internship to graduate

All students are urged to make an appointment to see Santa Fe College's Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made. All students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.

Format:

• Online/Hybrid/Face to Face Classes: See Types of Classes.

Curriculum:

• College Catalog Details
• See link at the bottom of this page for a Sample Degree Audit

Course Sequencing for Full-time Students

Florida CIP: 1552020401
SF Program Code: 3230
2023 - 2024
Total SF Semester Hours: 60

Term 1 Fall (12 credit hours)

• GEB1011 Introduction to Business (3 credit hours)
• CGS1101 Microsoft Office Applications (3 credit hours)
• OST2711 Word Processing/Keyboarding I (3 credit hours)
• Math, choose one (3 credit hours)
  
  • MGF130 Mathematical Thinking
  • MAC1105 College Algebra

Term 2 Spring (12 credit hours)

• OST2335C Business English (3 credit hours) Spring Only
• ENC1101 College Composition (3 credit hours)
• OST2712 Word Processing/Keyboarding II (3 credit hours) Spring Only
• PLA1003 Introduction to Legal Assisting (3 credit hours)

Term 3 Summer (12 credit hours)

• BUL2241 Business Law I (3 credit hours)
• OST2796 Emerging Business Technologies (3 credit hours) Summer A Only
• MAN2300 Human Resource Management (3 credit hours)
• Natural Sciences, choose one (3 credit hours)
  
  • AST1002 Astronomy
  • ESC1000 Earth Space Sciences

Term 4 Fall (12 credit hours)

• ACG2001 Principles of Accounting (3 credit hours)
• OST2792 Internet for Office Professionals (3 credit hours)
• OST2401 Office Administration (3 credit hours) Fall Only
• Civics course, choose one (3 credit hours)
  
  • POS2041 American National Government
  • AMH2020 American History Since 1877

Term 5 Spring (12 credit hours)

• MAN2021 Principles of Management (3 credit hours)
• Choose one (3 credit hours)
  
  • HUM2020 Introduction to Humanities
  • LIT1000 Literature Appreciation
• OST2853 Spreadsheet and Database Management (3 credit hours) Spring Only
• IDS2941 Internship and Career Building (3 credit hours) Spring Only
  • Students must meet with the IDS2941 instructor prior to the beginning of the semester for guidance and approval of the internship; check with the Business Programs Advisors for information regarding dates.

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 w/ 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)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,304 Out-Of-State: $23,931	In-State: $13,336 Out-Of-State: $19,963

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor's Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus w/ 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)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,773 Out-Of-State: $25,033	In-State: $13,805 Out-Of-State: $21,065

*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) or other relatives.

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.