South Hills School of Business & Technology

www.southhills.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,999

1.72% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,311

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

99.2%

125 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

242

90.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.5%

46 Graduates

About

South Hills School of Business & Technology is a higher education institution located in Centre County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Hills School of Business & Technology were Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (22 degrees awarded), Computer Science (16 degrees), and Graphic Design (9 degrees).

In 2023, 115 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Hills School of Business & Technology. 68.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (105 degrees), 26.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Hills School of Business & Technology is $18,999, which is $10,746 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Hills School of Business & Technology was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 182 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Hills School of Business & Technology is $18,999, which is $10,746 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,311.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending South Hills School of Business & Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,999

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Hills School of Business & Technology was $18,999. The cost of tuition at South Hills School of Business & Technology is $10,746 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Hills School of Business & Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,311

2023 Value

13.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Hills School of Business & Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,311. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Hills School of Business & Technology grew by 13.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Hills School of Business & Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$11,700

Room and Board

$1,335

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Hills School of Business & Technology was of $11,700 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,335. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.95% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Hills School of Business & Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at South Hills School of Business & Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.4% with respect to 2022, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Hills School of Business & Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Hills School of Business & Technology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 182 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

South Hills School of Business & Technology received 125 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.3% annual growth. Out of those 125 applicants, 124 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.2% acceptance rate.

There were 242 students enrolled at South Hills School of Business & Technology in 2023.

South Hills School of Business & Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 66.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

124

Accepted Out of 125

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of South Hills School of Business & Technology was 99.2% (124 admissions from 125 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 97.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 11.3%, while admissions declined by 10.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of South Hills School of Business & Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at South Hills School of Business & Technology in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

South Hills School of Business & Technology had a total enrollment of 242 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Hills School of Business & Technology is 219 students and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 90.5% of students enrolled at South Hills School of Business & Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Hills School of Business & Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 93% White, 5.37% Hispanic or Latino, 0.826% Two or More Races, and 0.826% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at South Hills School of Business & Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.7%), followed by White Male (32.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Hills School of Business & Technology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 242 students. The full-time enrollment at South Hills School of Business & Technology is 219 and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 90.5% of students enrolled at South Hills School of Business & Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Hills School of Business & Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2023 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 Hills School of Business & Technology was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), South Hills School of Business & Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Hills School of Business & Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
225 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
13 enrolled students
Two or More Races
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Hills School of Business & Technology is 93% White, 5.37% Hispanic or Latino, 0.826% Two or More Races, and 0.826% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 43 more women than men received degrees from South Hills School of Business & Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Hills School of Business & Technology is white (105 degrees awarded). There were 26.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Hills School of Business & Technology is Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (22 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (16 degrees) and Graphic Design (9 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Hills School of Business & Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 degrees awarded), Health (63 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (9 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 Hills School of Business & Technology are Registered nurses (1,489,886 people), Software developers (658,665 people), Other managers (322,909 people), Medical & health services managers (177,146 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (169,853 people).

The most specialized majors at South Hills School of Business & Technology in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 degrees awarded), Health (63 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (9 degrees), Protective Services (7 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Hills School of Business & Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at South Hills School of Business & Technology are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 degrees awarded), Health (63 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (9 degrees), Protective Services (7 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Hills School of Business & Technology are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,617,316 people), Computer Systems Design (703,034 people), Elementary & secondary schools (516,971 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (375,780 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (366,766 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Hills School of Business & Technology.

Most Common (2023)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
22 degrees awarded
Computer Science
16 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at South Hills School of Business & Technology was Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at South Hills School of Business & Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at South Hills School of Business & Technology, which is 0.456 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (79).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Hills School of Business & Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 15 degrees were awarded to men at South Hills School of Business & Technology in Computer Science, which is 15 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at South Hills School of Business & Technology in Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician, which is 10 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 53% of students graduating from South Hills School of Business & Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South Hills School of Business & Technology is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
105 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Hills School of Business & Technology is white (105 degrees awarded). There were 26.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
74 degrees awarded
White Male
31 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Hills School of Business & Technology is white female (74 degrees awarded). There were 2.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (31 degrees).

Operations

South Hills School of Business & Technology employs 18 Instructors. Most academics at South Hills School of Business & Technology are Female Instructor (11), and Male Instructor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Hills School of Business & Technology are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.06M

2023 Salaries

6.41%

decline from 2022

In 2023, South Hills School of Business & Technology paid a median of $3.06M in salaries, a 6.41% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.9% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 14% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Hills School of Business & Technology paid a total of $1.03M to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Hills School of Business & Technology was Instructor with 18 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Hills School of Business & Technology were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Hills School of Business & Technology was Female Instructor with 11 employees, and Male Instructor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Hills School of Business & Technology.

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