South Suburban College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
South Suburban College is a public institution located in South Holland, Illinois with approximately 2,042 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,242 per year. The graduation rate is 26%, and the typical graduate earns $30,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
South Suburban College is a public community college in South Holland, Illinois. It has a second campus in Oak Forest, Illinois.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $2,919 per year after aid, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find, making it a smart starting point for students watching their budget or planning to transfer to a four-year school. However, the median earnings of $30,600 a decade after enrollment are modest, so if you're pursuing a career-focused credential, make sure the specific program you're entering has a clear pathway to higher-paying work. Worth considering as a low-risk, low-cost first step — just go in with a plan.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
South Suburban College graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($49,536 vs $42,269 nationally), and most below it in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($37,605 vs $44,125).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 173 | $37,605 | $44,125 | −$6,520 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 30 | $62,518 | $65,389 | −$2,871 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 24 | $44,903 | $50,181 | −$5,278 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 9 | $49,536 | $42,269 | +$7,267 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 3 | $51,702 | $46,706 | +$4,996 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,042 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
South Suburban College
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473-1200
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Suburban College cost?
The average net price at South Suburban College is about $3,242 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at South Suburban College?
South Suburban College has a graduation rate of 26%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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