Undergraduate Certificate (1-2 yr)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, Maine · See Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities nationally
Poor return
$-79,517 over 10 years
For graduates of Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southern Maine Community College.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$27,742
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$38,484
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$8,975
Median debt as of 2024
$-79,517
10-year net gain as of 2024
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | Certificate | $64,571 | — | +36,413% | Strong return |
| 2 | Skyline College San Bruno, CA | Certificate | $75,221 | — | +17,288% | Strong return |
| 3 | City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Certificate | $96,593 | — | +7,371% | Strong return |
| 4 | Mission College Santa Clara, CA | Certificate | $77,684 | — | +6,334% | Strong return |
| 5 | Lamar State College-Orange Orange, TX | Certificate | $54,588 | — | +5,693% | Strong return |
| 6 | Palomar College San Marcos, CA | Certificate | $67,708 | — | +3,840% | Strong return |
| 7 | Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad, NM | Certificate | $61,577 | — | +2,791% | Strong return |
| 8 | Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA | Certificate | $69,528 | — | +1,876% | Strong return |
| 9 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | Certificate | $57,162 | — | +1,684% | Strong return |
| 10 | SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY | Certificate | $60,719 | — | +1,577% | Strong return |
Other majors at Southern Maine Community College
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $72,849 | $13,500 | +1,640% | Strong return |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | $63,780 | — | +1,594% | Strong return |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | $70,124 | $14,000 | +1,452% | Strong return |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | $61,312 | — | +1,371% | Strong return |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate | $60,742 | — | +1,320% | Strong return |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Certificate | $55,874 | — | +881% | Strong return |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Certificate | $52,803 | $9,414 | +438% | Strong return |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Certificate | $51,837 | $13,549 | +327% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.