Nursing at Southern Maine Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southern Maine Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Maine Community College is located in South Portland, ME.
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Studying Online at Southern Maine Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southern Maine Community College. Of 7,900 students, 1,866 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southern Maine Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Maine Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #5 of 15 |
| Best Value | Maine | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #23 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #68 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #822 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #945 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southern Maine Community College
Students who complete Southern Maine Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,724 |
| 2 years | $56,351 |
| 3 years | $60,417 |
| 4 years | $66,206 |
| 5 years | $72,849 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Southern Maine Community College take home a median $66,206, compared with $46,130 for all Southern Maine Community College graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Southern Maine Community College stands at $24,496.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Southern Maine Community College
The Nursing program at Southern Maine Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 86 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Southern Maine Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.