Information Technology at Southern Maine Community College
If you plan to study Information Technology, take a look at what Southern Maine Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Maine Community College sits in South Portland, ME.
During the most recent reporting year, 52 information technology graduations were recorded at Southern Maine Community College.
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Studying Online at Southern Maine Community College
Online coursework is an option 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.
Information Technology Rankings at Southern Maine Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Maine Community College’s Information Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maine | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #19 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 630 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #327 of 637 |
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Southern Maine Community College
Those who finish Southern Maine Community College’s Information Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,508 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 4 years | $45,801 |
| 5 years | $51,837 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Information Technology graduates from Southern Maine Community College take home a median $45,801, compared with $46,130 for all Southern Maine Community College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Information Technology graduates from Southern Maine Community College is $16,824.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at Southern Maine Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Information Technology graduates at Southern Maine Community College are 12% women (6) and 88% men (46).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Southern Maine Community College
Among the 52 associate’s information technology graduates at Southern Maine Community College, 12% were women (6) and 88% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College, below the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Southern Maine Community College
The Information Technology program at Southern Maine Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Network Administration | 17 |
| Computer & IS Security | 35 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Students who finish Information Technology program at Southern Maine Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
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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