Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME · Public · Associate degree-granting

Located in South Portland, Maine, Southern Maine Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. With 5,675 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,661 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 24.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $10,331, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.03x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,086 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Health Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,661
Graduation Rate
24.5%
Median Debt
$10,331
Average Net Price
$11,086
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.88x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.03x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
5,675
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
57.3%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$4,156
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,036
Pell Grant Rate
29.6%
Federal Loan Rate
11.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$9,654
Income $30K–$48K
$10,090
Income $48K–$75K
$11,666
Income $110K+
$14,660

Student Demographics

Women
55.0%
White
72.2%
Black
12.4%
Hispanic
5.0%
Asian
2.5%
Two or More Races
3.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
48.0%

Accreditations

Programs (39)

Associate (28)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $42,858 111
Business Administration & Management $51,990 109
Registered Nursing $78,509 103
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $73,385 45
Health Services $64,927 40
Graphic Communications Not reported 37
Computer & Information Systems Security $61,506 27
Criminal Justice & Corrections $53,650 26
Electrical Engineering Technology $83,075 18
Teacher Education $36,910 17
Fire Protection $76,281 17
Education $40,357 14
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $47,252 12
Agricultural Production $40,025 11
Ecology Not reported 11
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 11
Computer Science $63,690 9
Building Construction Not reported 9
Hospitality Management Not reported 9
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 8
Engineering Not reported 7
Public Administration Not reported 7
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 6
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Not reported 6
Machinist Not reported 5
Culinary Arts and Related Services $49,566 4
Biotechnology Not reported 3
Radio, Television & Film $38,045 Not reported

Undergraduate Certificate (9)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Electrical & Power Transmission $57,655 20
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 17
Machinist Not reported 13
Plumbing Not reported 11
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 11
Public Administration Not reported 9
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 9
Building Construction Not reported 6
Fire Protection Not reported 4
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Plumbing Associate 1
Construction Trades, Other Associate 1

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