South Suburban College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,560

2023 Average Net Price

$4,035

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

3,873

28.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

24.2%

37 Graduates

About

South Suburban College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Suburban College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (111 degrees awarded), General Studies (62 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (24 degrees).

In 2023, 489 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Suburban College. 68.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (264 degrees), 2.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (100 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Suburban College is $4,560, which is $−3,693 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Suburban College is $4,560, which is $3,693 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,035.

In 2023, 28% of undergraduate students attending South Suburban College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,560

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Suburban College was $4,560. The cost of tuition at South Suburban College is $−3,693 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Suburban College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,035

2023 Value

5.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Suburban College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,035. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Suburban College grew by 5.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Suburban College (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

$4,400

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Suburban College was of $4,400 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 $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Suburban College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28% of undergraduate students at South Suburban College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.67% with respect to 2022, when 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Suburban College (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.

Enrollment

South Suburban College had a total enrollment of 3,873 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Suburban College is 1,092 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,781. This means that 28.2% of students enrolled at South Suburban College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Suburban College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.8% Black or African American, 25.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% White, 2.71% Two or More Races, 1.63% Asian, 0.387% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.284% 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 (30.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.8%) and Black or African American Male (15.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Suburban College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,873 students. The full-time enrollment at South Suburban College is 1,092 and the part-time enrollment is 2,781. This means that 28.2% of students enrolled at South Suburban College 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 Suburban College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

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 Suburban College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), South Suburban College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Suburban College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,968 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
997 enrolled students
White
575 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Suburban College is 50.8% Black or African American, 25.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% White, 2.71% Two or More Races, 1.63% Asian, 0.387% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.284% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 137 students (3.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 185 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 (264 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (100 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Suburban College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (111 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (62 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (24 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (213 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (13 degrees), and Health (205 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 (1,495,915 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (183,300 people), Medical & health services managers (175,347 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (156,439 people), and Other managers (148,431 people).

The most specialized majors at South Suburban College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (213 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (13 degrees), Health (205 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), and Legal (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at South Suburban College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (213 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (13 degrees), Health (205 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), and Legal (10 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 Suburban College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,608,364 people), Elementary & secondary schools (490,329 people), Outpatient care centers (281,920 people), Offices of physicians (233,703 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (216,853 people).

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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
111 degrees awarded
General Studies
62 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at South Suburban College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at South Suburban College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

152

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

337

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 152 degrees were awarded to men at South Suburban College, which is 0.451 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (337).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Suburban College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at South Suburban College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.495 times less than the 101 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 101 degrees were awarded to men at South Suburban College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.02 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from South Suburban College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South Suburban College is Male and Asian (66.7% 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)

Black or African American
264 degrees awarded
White
100 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
82 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Suburban College is black or african american (264 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (100 degrees).

1.43% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
215 degrees awarded
White Male
61 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Suburban College is black or african american female (215 degrees awarded). There were 3.52 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (61 degrees).

Operations

South Suburban College employs 66 No academic ranks. Most academics at South Suburban College are Female No academic rank (38), and Male No academic rank (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Suburban College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 61 employees, Service, with 37 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$19.6M

2023 Salaries

3.14%

decline from 2022

In 2023, South Suburban College paid a median of $19.6M in salaries, a 3.14% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.244% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.76% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.99M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Suburban College paid a total of $4.99M to 66 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.4% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

66 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Suburban College was No academic rank with 66 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Suburban College were Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees, Service with 37 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Suburban College was Female No academic rank with 38 employees, and Male No academic rank with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Suburban College.

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