South Suburban College

https://www.ssc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,560
    2024 Average Net Price
    $3,814
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,818
    25.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    28.2%
    40 Graduates

    About

    South Suburban College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Suburban College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (113 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (27 degrees), and Radiographer (17 degrees).

    In 2024, 446 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Suburban College. 67.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (225 degrees), 1.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (123 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at South Suburban College is $4,560, which is $−3,600 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South Suburban College is $4,560, which is $3,600 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,814.

    In 2024, 30% of undergraduate students attending South Suburban College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,560
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Suburban College was $4,560. The cost of tuition at South Suburban College is $−3,600 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $3,814
    2024 Value
    5.48%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 South Suburban College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,814. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of South Suburban College grew by 5.48%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    30%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    30% of undergraduate students at South Suburban College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 7.14% with respect to 2023, when 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    South Suburban College had a total enrollment of 3,818 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South Suburban College is 957 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,861. This means that 25.1% of students enrolled at South Suburban College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at South Suburban College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.2% Black or African American, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% White, 2.28% Two or More Races, 1.47% Asian, 0.524% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.21% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at South Suburban College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.3%) and Black or African American Male (16.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    25.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at South Suburban College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,818 students. The full-time enrollment at South Suburban College is 957 and the part-time enrollment is 2,861. This means that 25.1% of students enrolled at South Suburban College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    63%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Suburban College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), South Suburban College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      2,068 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      872 enrolled students
    3. White
      583 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at South Suburban College is 54.2% Black or African American, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% White, 2.28% Two or More Races, 1.47% Asian, 0.524% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.21% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 154 more women than men received degrees from South Suburban College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Suburban College is black or african american (225 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (123 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Suburban College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (113 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (27 degrees) and Radiographer (17 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Suburban College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (185 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (14 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (27 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Suburban College are Registered nurses (1,534,512 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (193,208 people), Medical & health services managers (181,370 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (170,772 people), and Other managers (156,475 people).

    The most specialized majors at South Suburban College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (185 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (14 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (27 degrees), Health (165 degrees), and Precision Production (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Suburban College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at South Suburban College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (185 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (14 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (27 degrees), Health (165 degrees), and Precision Production (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Suburban College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,726,340 people), Elementary & secondary schools (535,839 people), Outpatient care centers (325,860 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (235,047 people), and Offices of physicians (230,478 people).

    The most specialized majors at South Suburban College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (185 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (14 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (27 degrees), Health (165 degrees), and Precision Production (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Suburban College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      59 degrees awarded
    2. Cardiovascular Technologist
      14 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Assistant
      8 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Suburban College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 59 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    146
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    300
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 146 degrees were awarded to men at South Suburban College, which is 0.487 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (300).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 68 degrees were awarded to men at South Suburban College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.654 times less than the 104 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 104 degrees were awarded to men at South Suburban College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.53 times more than the 68 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    13%
    100% Completion Time
    24%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 13% of students graduating from South Suburban College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      225 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      123 degrees awarded
    3. White
      75 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at South Suburban College is black or african american (225 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (123 degrees).

    1.35% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      309 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      307 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      272 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Suburban College is black or african american female (309 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (307 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, South Suburban College had a total salary expenditure of 46.2M. South Suburban College employs 60 No academic ranks. Most academics at South Suburban College are Female No academic rank (35), and Male No academic rank (25).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Suburban College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, Service, with 34 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $20.4M
    2024 Salaries
    3.84%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, South Suburban College paid a median of $20.4M in salaries, which represents 44.1% of their overall expenditure ($46.2M) and a 3.84% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.14% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.244% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.62M
    Instructional Salaries
    60
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, South Suburban College paid a total of $4.62M to 60 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Suburban College were Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, Service with 34 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

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