Is Southern Maine Community College worth it?
Southern Maine Community College is a public, two-year institution in South Portland, Maine (small city). It awarded 862 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, business administration and management and registered nursing.
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Federal context for Southern Maine Community College
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$42,029
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,543
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,661
Average net price
$11,086
Completion rate
28%
Completions (2024)
862
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,675
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $27,742 | $42,858 | 106 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $67,850 | $78,509 | 92 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $64,549 | $73,385 | 91 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $32,052 | $51,990 | 68 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $40,964 | $47,252 | 36 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate | $29,853 | $38,045 | 34 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate | $41,813 | $61,506 | 30 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $44,869 | $53,650 | 28 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $25,603 | $36,910 | 21 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | $39,347 | $64,927 | 20 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $47,382 | $57,655 | 18 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $43,181 | $83,075 | 17 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $45,319 | N/A | 17 |
| Education, General | Associate | $28,061 | $40,357 | 16 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Associate | N/A | $40,025 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 127 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 94 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 86 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | Associate | 39 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | 36 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Associate | 35 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate | 26 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 23 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 33% | 2,706 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 11% | 902 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 895 |
| Construction | 7% | 592 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 547 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 383 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 359 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 340 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southern Maine Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maine. Counts under 10 are not published.
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