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Southern Maine Community College

For those who do things differently, who think critically, who choose their own path consistently – meet SMCC – a different way to do college.

A low-cost, high support environment that’s focused on preparing students not just for a job, but for a better life.

Whether it’s getting your degree without debt, raising the bar in your current career, or choosing a new path altogether – at SMCC we’re not worried about what everyone else is doing, we’re focused on where you’re going.

Start here. Go where you’re meant to be. SMCC. Defy expectations.

Southern Maine Community College is…

Free or Affordable

Offering FREE tuition to high school grads from 2020-2025 and short-term training opportunities. For those who don’t qualify, our tuition and fees are the lowest in New England at $3,880 per year, in-state with financial aid options.

Flexible

Choose from short-term training opportunities that allow you to start employment quickly and associate degree and certificate programs that allow you to further expand your career opportunities.

Supportive

We are here to help you determine what program to choose based on your goals and provide services from advising to career counseling to ensure you reach your full potential.

Transferable

We have numerous transfer agreements that allow you to transfer seamlessly to a four-year college upon graduating from various associate degree programs.

Connected

Our faculty are talented experts in their field and are connected with business partners locally and beyond putting you one step ahead of the rest for internships and job opportunities.

Vibrant

Offering on-campus housing, athletics and student clubs and organizations and more. No matter who you are you’ll find a network of peers to help you succeed.

START HERE. GO ANYWHERE.

SMCC graduates have started their careers at top-notch employers like:

  • Bath Iron Works
  • Goodwill Industries
  • Hannaford
  • IDEXX
  • Maine Medical Center
  • L.L.Bean
  • Texas Instruments
  • Pratt & Whitney
  • WCSH6
  • TD Bank
  • WEX

Continue Your Education

SMCC graduates have used our transfer agreements to continue their education at:

  • Johnson & Wales University
  • Maine College of Art
  • Mount Holyoke College
  • Saint Joseph’s College
  • Southern New Hampshire University
  • Thomas College
  • University of Maine
  • University of New England
  • University of Southern Maine
  • Wellesley College

Programs by Pathway of Interest

ARTS, HUMANITIES, DIGITAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

Degrees:

  • Communications & New Media Studies Degree
  • Liberal Studies Degree: General
  • Liberal Studies Degree: Arts Focus
  • Liberal Studies Degree: English Focus
  • Liberal Studies Degree: Music Focus
  • Liberal Studies Degree: Online Degree
BUSINESS & HOSPITALITY

Degrees:

  • Business Administration Degree
  • Business Administration – Sports Management Degree
  • Business Administration Online Degree
  • Culinary Arts Degree
  • Hospitality Management Degree

Career Skills Courses and Certifications:

  • Property Management

Workforce Training:

  • Hospitality Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Degrees:

  • Computer Science Degree
  • Cyber Security Degree
  • Information Technology Degree

Workforce Training:

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Professional Education Online
HEALTH SCIENCES

Degrees:

  • Cardiovascular Technology Degree
  • Health Sciences Degree
  • Medical Assisting Degree
  • Nursing Degree
  • Nutrition & Dietetics Degree
  • Radiography Degree
  • Respiratory Therapy Degree
  • Surgical Technology Degree

Career Skills Courses & Certifications:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Medical Interpreting
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy

Workforce Training:

  • Medical Assisting
  • Phlebotomy School
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY & TRANSPORTATION

Degrees:

  • Architectural & Engineering Design Degree
  • Automotive Technology Degree
  • Construction Technology Degree
  • Electrical Engineering Technologies Degree
  • Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Degree
  • Horticulture Degree
  • Precision Machining & Manufacturing Degree
  • Water Treatment Technology Degree (offered through NMCC)

Certificates:

  • Automotive Chassis Systems Certificate
  • Automotive Powertrain Systems Certificate
  • CNC Machine Operator Certificate
  • Construction Technology Certificate
  • Electrician Technology Certificate
  • Heating Certificate
  • Marine Design Certificate
  • Plumbing Certificate
  • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Certificate
  • Water Treatment Technology Certificate (offered through NMCC)

Workforce Training:

  • Electric Vehicle Repair
  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Marine Design
  • Welding
  • Yamaha Outboard Motor Repair
PUBLIC SAFETY

Degrees:

  • Criminal Justice Degree
  • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine Degree
  • Fire Science Degree

Certificates:

  • Fire Science Certificate

Workforce Training:

  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Career Skills Courses & Certifications:

  • Paralegal

Additional Programs:

  • MFSI Fire Fighter l & ll
  • Public Safety Live-in Program
SCIENCES, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

Degrees:

  • Biotechnology Degree
  • Marine Science Degree
  • Liberal Studies Degree: Math focus
  • Liberal Studies Degree: Science focus
  • Pre-Engineering Degree
EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES & SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Degrees:

  • Early Childhood Education Degree
  • Education (K-12) Degree
  • Human Services Degree
  • Liberal Studies Degree: History focus
  • Liberal Studies Degree: Political Science focus
  • Liberal Studies Degree: Psychology focus
  • Liberal Studies Degree: Social Work focus

Certificates:

  • Advanced Education Certificate
  • Behavioral Health Certificate

Workforce Training:

  • Educator Apprentice
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A three-credit class averages

LESS THAN
$400

Full-time tuition & fees

$3,880
PER YEAR

*Additional program costs may apply.

3 CAMPUSES

South Portland, Brunswick & Online

“The professors are really connected with the students and willing to help. It’s nice when you can feel like you’re forming a friendship with a professor.”

Michael, SMCC Business Administration Student

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