Registered Nursing at Southern Maine Community College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, 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 located in South Portland, ME.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 86 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Southern Maine Community College.
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Studying Online at Southern Maine Community College
Many students take online classes 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.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Southern Maine Community College
Rankings can help you compare Southern Maine Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Maine | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #22 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #65 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #812 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #913 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Southern Maine Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Southern Maine Community College are 80% women (69) and 20% men (17).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Southern Maine Community College
Among the 86 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Southern Maine Community College, 80% were women (69) and 20% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Southern Maine Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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