Agricultural Production at Southern Maine Community College
If you plan to study Agricultural Production, you may want to check out the program at Southern Maine Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Maine Community College is located in South Portland, ME.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 agricultural production degrees were awarded at Southern Maine Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Maine Community College
Distance learning is available at Southern Maine Community College. Among 7,900 students, 1,866 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Production Rankings at Southern Maine Community College
Use these rankings to compare Southern Maine Community College’s Agricultural Production program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 88 |
Earnings for Agricultural Production Graduates from Southern Maine Community College
Graduates of Southern Maine Community College’s Agricultural Production 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 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Agricultural Production graduates from Southern Maine Community College take home a median $31,471, compared with $46,130 for all Southern Maine Community College graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Agricultural Production graduates at Southern Maine Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Agricultural Production graduates at Southern Maine Community College are 47% women (8) and 53% men (9).
Agricultural Production Associate’s Program at Southern Maine Community College
Among the 17 associate’s agricultural production degrees awarded at Southern Maine Community College, 47% were women (8) and 53% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Production associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Agricultural Production associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Agricultural Production Concentrations at Southern Maine Community College
This Agricultural Production program at Southern Maine Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Agriculture | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Agricultural Production Graduates
Those who complete Agricultural Production program at Southern Maine Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Agricultural Production majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Animal Breeders | $49,553 |
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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