Southern Maine Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$4,156
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
South Portland, ME
Location
About This Program
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture program at Southern Maine Community College
Types of Sustainable Farm Managers
Farm Manager
Greenhouse Manager
Aquaculture Director
Soil Conservation Specialist
Agronomist
Horticulture Specialist
Farm Supervisor
Resource Conservation Specialist
What You'll Learn:
- Principles of agroecology
- Crop and soil sciences
- Entomology
- Horticulture
- Animal science
- Weed science and management
- Soil fertility and nutrient cycling
- Applied ecology
- Agricultural economics
- Rangeland ecology and watershed management
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$4,156/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$7,036/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
94%
Receive Any Aid
12%
Receive Federal Aid
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,125
Avg Loan Amount
15%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$22,814
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
8
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 01.0308 (Sustainable Agriculture)
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