by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SMCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMCC among the top schools in the country for general education, coming in at #163 out of 377 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 163 of 377 |
| Best General Education Schools in Maine | 1 of 6 |
| Best General Education Schools in the New England Region | 18 of 37 |
The following degree levels are granted in general education at SMCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Maine Community College handed out 13 associate’s degrees in general education.
SMCC is among the very best schools in the country for general education at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Associate Degree Schools in Maine | 1 |
| Best General Education Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best General Education Associate Degree Schools | 3 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $1,276 | $1,276 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of general education associate’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of general education associate’s degree graduates at SMCC were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Maine Community College with a associate’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMCC granted 13 associate’s completions in education, general in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
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