Liberal Arts General Studies at Southern Maine Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, 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 in South Portland, ME.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 127 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Southern Maine Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Maine Community College
Many students take online classes at Southern Maine Community College. Among 7,900 students, 1,866 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Southern Maine Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Maine Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Maine | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #28 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #53 of 69 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #949 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1104 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Southern Maine Community College
Graduates of Southern Maine Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,498 |
| 2 years | $26,012 |
| 3 years | $28,259 |
| 4 years | $32,087 |
| 5 years | $38,484 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Southern Maine Community College take home a median $32,087, compared with $46,130 for all Southern Maine Community College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Southern Maine Community College is $10,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Southern Maine Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Southern Maine Community College are 63% women (80) and 37% men (47).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Southern Maine Community College
Of the 127 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Southern Maine Community College, 63% were women (80) and 37% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 98 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College, lower than 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 Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Southern Maine Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Southern Maine Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 127 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at Southern Maine Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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