South Suburban College
South Holland, Illinois. 2,042 undergraduates.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 71% |
| Return for second year | 63% | 77% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $34,348 | $33,491 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $38,917 | $36,576 |
| Median debt at graduation | — | $9,500 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly certificates).
Programs and what graduates earn
33 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 16 | $73,377 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 31 | $68,067 | $63,081 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 0 | — | $54,882 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 27 | — | $49,745 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 6 | — | $45,631 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 126 | $34,188 | $41,373 | $6,318 |
| Information Science/Studies | 3 | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 7 | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 6 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 2 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does South Suburban College cost per year?
- The average net price at South Suburban College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $2,011 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do South Suburban College graduates earn?
- Former South Suburban College students earn a median of $38,917 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at South Suburban College?
- 27% of South Suburban College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
