South Suburban College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

South Suburban College is a 2-4 years, public school located in South Holland, Illinois. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $11,033 for Illinois residents and $12,683 for other students on average. It offers 85 degree programs through 22 Certificate, 37 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $30,600.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL
Phone	708-596-2000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$11,033 Out-of-State$12,683
Student Population »	3,905 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	18%
Transfer-out Rate	21%
Retention Rate	68% (Full-time) 39% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,374
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $11,033 for Illinois residents and $12,683 for out-of-state students at South Suburban College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($12,223) over public community colleges in Illinois.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at South Suburban College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Illinois Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$11,033	$12,683
Books & Supplies	$1,200
Off-Campus Living Costs	$5,600
Average Financial Aid	$4,374
Cost of Attendance	$17,833	$19,483
After Financial Aid	$13,459	$15,109
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Illinois Residents	Out-of-State Students
South Suburban College	$11,033	$12,683
Public Community Colleges in Illinois	$9,678	$12,223
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

South Suburban College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 22 Certificate, 37 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	22	37	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Information Science/Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Barbering/Barber	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Court Reporting/Court Reporter	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	107 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	142 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	39 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biological and Physical Sciences	NOT OFFERED	32 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Juvenile Corrections	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	83 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Community Health and Preventive Medicine	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Fashion Merchandising	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,905 students at South Suburban College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,389 male students and 2,302 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	3,691	715	2,976
Male Students	1,389	272	1,117
Female Students	2,302	443	1,859

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At South Suburban College, there are 3,905 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,418 students were attending classes through distance learning (571 students are enrolled exclusively and 847 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,905
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	571
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	847
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,487