Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 9,654 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 10,090 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 11,666 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 12,946 | |
| $110,001+ | 14,660 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $41,661 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 72% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5% | |
| Black | 12% | |
| Asian | 3% | |
| Two or more races | 4% | |
| Nonresident / international | 2% |
Other Two-year institutions in ME
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beal University | Not reported | Not reported | $35,639 |
| Central Maine Community College | $6,975 | Not reported | $42,448 |
| Eastern Maine Community College | $8,928 | Not reported | $41,704 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | $3,910 | Not reported | $36,035 |
| Northern Maine Community College | $7,181 | Not reported | $43,348 |
| The Landing School | Not reported | Not reported | $65,849 |
| Washington County Community College | $5,149 | Not reported | $34,407 |
| York County Community College | $5,875 | Not reported | $44,873 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $83,075 | $67,792 | $10,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $78,509 | $80,813 | $24,496 |
| Fire Protection. | $76,281 | $73,589 | Not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $73,385 | $65,389 | $16,625 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $64,927 | $51,180 | $15,750 |
| Computer Science. | $63,690 | $62,283 | Not reported |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $61,506 | $54,726 | $16,824 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | $57,655 | $53,078 | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $53,650 | $46,706 | $8,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $51,990 | $48,733 | $9,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | $49,566 | $39,605 | Not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $47,252 | $42,269 | $17,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $42,858 | $44,125 | $10,250 |
| Education, General. | $40,357 | $41,787 | $12,987 |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | $40,025 | $42,438 | Not reported |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $38,045 | $36,074 | $10,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $36,910 | $37,656 | Not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Not reported | $59,378 | Not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Not reported | $49,996 | Not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Not reported | $67,499 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10