Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME · Associate's Degree · about 111 graduates a year
Southern Maine Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Maine Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 478 | Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA | $42,920 | $49,683 | #152 | $26,311 |
| 479 | Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, KS | $42,919 | $44,557 | #427 | $26,151 |
| 480 | Pasco-Hernando State College New Port Richey, FL | $42,899 | $45,660 | #348 | $27,253 |
| 481 | Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | $42,858 | $45,547 | #363 | $27,742 |
| 482 | The College of the Florida Keys Key West, FL | $42,831 | $45,588 | #356 | $30,933 |
| 483 | Danville Area Community College Danville, IL | $42,813 | $42,063 | #614 | $28,045 |
| 484 | Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT | $42,789 | $38,524 | #792 | $25,072 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Maine Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,742 one year after graduating and $42,858 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Maine Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Southern Maine Community College ranks #481 by median pay four years after graduation, and #363 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Southern Maine Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,975.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.