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Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, MEPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$11,086
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
5.7K
Students
Medium campus body
$36,780
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Southern Maine Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of South Portland, ME. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.7K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences26% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,075
Earnings 5yr: $55,874
Debt: $10,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,509
Earnings 5yr: $72,849
Debt: $24,496
Fire Protection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,281
Earnings 5yr: $63,780
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,385
Earnings 5yr: $70,124
Debt: $16,625
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,927
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,750
Computer Science.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,690
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,506
Earnings 5yr: $51,837
Debt: $16,824
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $57,655
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,650
Earnings 5yr: $52,803
Debt: $8,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,990
Earnings 5yr: $43,132
Debt: $9,500
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,566
Earnings 5yr: $41,344
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,252
Earnings 5yr: $40,057
Debt: $17,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,858
Earnings 5yr: $38,484
Debt: $10,250
Education, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,357
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,987
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,025
Earnings 5yr: $32,486
Debt: N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,045
Earnings 5yr: $34,687
Debt: $10,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,910
Earnings 5yr: $31,758
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $61,312
Debt: N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $60,742
Debt: N/A
Human Services, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $31,080
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$11,086
In-State Tuition$4,156
Out-of-State Tuition$7,036
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

30%
Pell Grants
12%
Take Loans
48%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$36,780
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$41,661

Completion Signals

28%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
57%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,046
Est. Monthly Payment
$65/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

43%
Men
57%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
50%
Avg Family Income
$38,327
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