Southern Maine Community College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Maine residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,675 students.
About This School
Southern Maine Community College is a public institution located in South Portland, Maine with approximately 5,675 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,086 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southern Maine Community College is a public community college with campuses in South Portland and Brunswick, Maine. It is part of the Maine Community College System.
This is a strong option for students who want an affordable start — with average net costs of just $11,638/year and median debt at graduation of only $6,046, you're taking on very little financial risk. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $36,500 ten years out, which is modest, so this path makes the most sense if you're planning to transfer to a four-year school or entering a specific trade or career program rather than expecting a big salary bump from the degree alone.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,675 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southern Maine Community College
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106-1698
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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