Biotechnology at Southern Maine Community College
If you plan to study Biotechnology, consider the program at Southern Maine Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Maine Community College sits in South Portland, ME.
During the most recent reporting year, 4 biotechnology degrees were granted at Southern Maine Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Maine Community College
Many students take online classes 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biotechnology graduates at Southern Maine Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biotechnology graduates at Southern Maine Community College are 50% women (2) and 50% men (2).
Biotechnology Associate’s Program at Southern Maine Community College
Of the 4 associate’s biotechnology degrees awarded at Southern Maine Community College, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Biotechnology associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College, higher than the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Southern Maine Community College
The Biotechnology program at Southern Maine Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Those who complete Biotechnology program at Southern Maine Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Biotechnology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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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