About Our Sciences, Engineering & Mathematics Pathway
If you like problem solving, analytical thinking, and working independently, STEM careers are among the fastest-growing. We’ll teach you the key skills needed in today’s workplace. Many graduates go on to earn advanced degrees to become scientists, engineers, statisticians, economists, and more.
What opportunities can this pathway provide?
Launch Your Career
SMCC graduates have started their careers at top-notch employers like:
- IDEXX
- WEX
- Garmin
- Systems Engineering
- The Jackson Laboratory
- And more!
Continue Your Education
SMCC graduates have used our transfer agreements to continue their education at:
- Saint Joseph’s College
- University of Maine
- University of New England
- University of Southern Maine
What training and programs are available?
Workforce Training & Courses
Learn skills to enter the workforce quickly, and if desired return to earn a certificate or associate degree. Grant-funded opportunities (free of charge to trainees) available.
Associate Degrees & Certificates
Earn a degree or certificate and enter the workforce or continue your education at a four-year college.
Southern Maine Community College is …
"While enrolled at SMCC I took research courses at MDI Biological Laboratory and at Bowdoin College, had a NASA-funded internship with the Friends of Casco Bay organization, and presented work at a Howard Hughes Medical Institute national workshop in Virginia. I appreciate that SMCC has a lot of students who, like me, are changing careers or learning something new."
Emily Haggett
Marine Science Alum
"Besides taking classes here on campus, the Biotech program gave me the opportunity to take short courses in labs at Bowdoin, Bates and the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory. When I was ready to graduate and transfer, I was accepted at six universities throughout New England and beyond, all of which offered me competitive financial packages and accepted nearly all of my SMCC credits."
Derek Theriault
Biotechnology Alum