Southern State Community College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 751 students.
About This School
Southern State Community College is a public institution located in Hillsboro, Ohio with approximately 751 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,918 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southern State Community College (SSCC) is a public community college based in Hillsboro, Ohio, United States. SSCC has two campuses, with one in Mount Orab and the other in Hillsboro. Southern State Community College was founded in February 1975 as Southern State General and Technical College. The name of the school was changed only a few years later in 1977 to the name by which it is known now. The institution is a member of the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE).
This is a solid low-cost option for students in southwestern Ohio looking to start a degree close to home, with a modest median debt of just $7,433 at graduation — well below the national average. That said, the median earnings of $31,100 a decade out suggest graduates tend to land in lower-wage fields, so it's worth thinking carefully about which program you pursue and whether it has a clear path to a living wage in your area. Worth considering if you need an affordable, local stepping stone — but go in with a specific plan, not just a general degree.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (751 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southern State Community College
100 Hobart Drive
Hillsboro, OH 45133-9406
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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.
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