South Suburban College
South Holland, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in South Holland, Illinois, South Suburban College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,042 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,680 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 26.1%. The average net price after financial aid is $3,242 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Practical Nursing, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Public Health.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,680
Graduation Rate
26.1%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$3,242
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.19x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,042
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
62.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,093
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,683
Pell Grant Rate
24.2%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$2,722
Income $30K–$48K
$1,767
Income $48K–$75K
$5,371
Student Demographics
Women
66.6%
White
11.4%
Black
58.5%
Hispanic
22.7%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
3.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
Programs (28)
Associate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $37,605 | 173 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $62,518 | 30 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $44,903 | 24 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $49,536 | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $51,702 | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 65 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 65 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 40 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 16 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Construction Trades, General | Not reported | 5 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 3 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Information Science | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Information Science | Associate | 2 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Associate | 2 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | 1 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Associate | 1 |
| American Sign Language | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Real Estate | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Illinois
- Most Affordable Colleges
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Illinois
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