Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME · Public · offers Associate's degrees

Small city

—Acceptance rate
$11,086Average net price / year
28%Graduation rate
$41,661Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$10,331Median debt at graduation
5,675Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$4,156
Out-of-state tuition
$7,036
Total cost of attendance
$18,531
Room & board
$10,974
Books & supplies
$1,400
Average net price
$11,086

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$9,654
$30–48k
$10,090
$48–75k
$11,666
$75–110k
$12,946
$110k+
$14,660

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
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Outcomes

Graduation rate
28%
First-year retention
57%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$36,780
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,661
Median debt (graduates)
$10,331
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
30%
Students with federal loans
12%

Programs: what graduates earn

21 of 49 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Undergraduate certificate

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers20$47,382—

Associate's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing103$67,850$13,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions45$64,549$14,000
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians8$45,319$11,377
Criminal Justice and Corrections26$44,869$9,414
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians18$43,181—
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management27$41,813$13,549
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services12$40,964$12,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General40$39,347$12,800
Business Administration, Management and Operations109$32,052$9,150
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication—$29,853$9,000
Education, General14$28,061$12,987
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities111$27,742$8,975
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17$25,603—
Fire Protection17$57,099—
Human Services, General7$24,455—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)6$52,055—
Precision Metal Working5$53,258—
Culinary Arts and Related Services4$33,350—
Computer Science9$63,690—
Agricultural Production Operations11$40,025—

Students

Undergraduates
5,675
Part-time
50%
Women / men
57% / 43%
White
72%
Hispanic
5%
Black
12%
Asian
3%
International
2%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
20:1
Avg faculty salary
$71,586 / year
Full-time faculty
25%
Accreditor
New England Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.smccme.edu
Also known as
SMCC

Most popular fields

  • Communications Technologies – 6% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 6% of degrees
  • Personal & Culinary Services – 2% of degrees
  • Education – 5% of degrees
  • Engineering Technologies – 3% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 16% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does Southern Maine Community College cost?

The average net price after grants is $11,086 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,156 and the full cost of attendance is $18,531.

How much do Southern Maine Community College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $41,661 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

28% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.