Education at Southern Maine Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what Southern Maine Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Maine Community College is located in South Portland, ME.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Education Rankings at Southern Maine Community College
Rankings can help you compare Southern Maine Community College’s Education program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Maine | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #61 of 118 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #524 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #739 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Southern Maine Community College
Graduates of Southern Maine Community College’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,476 |
| 2 years | $24,035 |
| 3 years | $24,683 |
| 4 years | $28,136 |
| 5 years | $31,758 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Southern Maine Community College report median earnings of $28,136, compared with $46,130 for all Southern Maine Community College graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Southern Maine Community College stands at $12,987.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Southern Maine Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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