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South Portland, Maine · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 5,675 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts
Southern Maine Community College is a public institution in South Portland, ME that mainly awards associate degrees. With an average annual net price of $11,086, it serves a student body of 5,675. The school offers associate degrees in trades and allied health, plus undergraduate certificates in electrical and plumbing work.
The school's reported completion rate is 28.3%, a figure that undercounts transfer students common at community colleges. Typical student debt at completion is $10,331, which is roughly one-quarter of the median earnings 10 years after entry ($41,661). Pell Grants cover 29.6% of students, reflecting the school's role in serving lower-income populations.
Net price is 57% above the Maine median ($7,078) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.
29.6% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Maine.
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| Program | Credential | Median earnings 2 yrs after completion |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | associate degree | $50,856 |
| Precision Metal Working | associate degree | $44,170 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | associate degree | $42,235 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $32,925 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | associate degree | $30,771 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | associate degree | $29,322 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | associate degree | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Program | Credential | Median earnings (2 yr after completion) |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | associate degree | $56,351 |
| Fire Protection | associate degree | $53,775 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $49,644 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $42,682 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | associate degree | $35,274 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | associate degree | $33,993 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | associate degree | $32,029 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | associate degree | $30,409 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | associate degree | $26,012 |
| Human Services, General | associate degree | $25,194 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | associate degree | $24,035 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | associate degree | $22,814 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | associate degree | $19,683 |
| Graphic Communications | associate degree | not reported |
| Computer Science | associate degree | not reported |
| Education, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Engineering, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Materials Engineering | associate degree | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Biotechnology | associate degree | not reported |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | associate degree | not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Fire Protection | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Human Services, General | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | associate degree | not reported |
| Construction Trades, Other | associate degree | not reported |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | associate degree | not reported |
Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Maine:
| School | City | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beal University | Bangor | $40,109 | 44.4% | $35,639 |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn | $6,975 | 34.9% | $42,448 |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor | $8,928 | 33.9% | $41,704 |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle | $7,181 | 50% | $43,348 |
| Washington County Community College | Calais | $5,149 | 51.5% | $34,407 |
| York County Community College | Wells | $5,875 | 29.4% | $44,873 |