Agriculture at Southern Maine Community College
If you plan to study Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Southern Maine Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Maine Community College is located in South Portland, ME.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Maine Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southern Maine Community College. Of 7,900 students, 1,866 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Southern Maine Community College
Rankings can help you compare Southern Maine Community College’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maine | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #7 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #22 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #306 of 523 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #446 of 521 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Southern Maine Community College
Graduates of Southern Maine Community College’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,915 |
| 2 years | $22,814 |
| 4 years | $31,471 |
| 5 years | $32,486 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Southern Maine Community College report median earnings of $31,471, compared with $46,130 for all Southern Maine Community College graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at Southern Maine Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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