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South Suburban College was established in 1927 as a community college. It offers enrollment to more than 15,000 students in its South Holland and Oak Forest campuses in Illinois. Associates degrees are offered in the fields of arts, science, fine arts, engineering science and applied science. There are also several certificate courses and college transfer programs available.
The sports teams of the South Suburban College are called the Bulldogs. There are separate men’s teams for baseball, basketball and soccer, while the women’s teams play basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball.
Alumni who have graduated from this college include author Steven Whitehurst, and Major League Baseball players Rob Mackowiak, Tim Byrdak, Julius Matos and Ron Mahay.
South Suburban College is located in South Holland, Illinois (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by South Suburban College is the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. South Suburban College is known for its programs in science, office and administration, and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school is an open-admission school.
South Suburban College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
South Suburban College had 7,072 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of South Suburban College is to Serve our Students and the Community through lifelong learning. SSC is dedicated to: High quality education, training, and services for all individuals who have the ability to benefit from our programs. Programs that are accessible and affordable provided to a diverse community of learners. Training delivered in collaboration with local businesses. A community of staff, faculty, and students that create an environment and resources for learning. Up-to-date facilities and technology that help prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate programs or the job market."
More complete details are provided below.
South Suburban College
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473-1200
General Phone: (708) 596-2000
http://www.southsuburbancollege.edu
South Suburban College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 620 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, EMT ambulance attendant, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 145 | medical coding, health diagnostic professions, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy |
| Liberal Arts | 131 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Office And Administration | 129 | office management, administrative assistant, executive secretary, office data entry, general office occupations |
| Science | 112 | biological and physical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 93 | child care provider, social service professions |
| Engineering Technician | 54 | electronics tech, CAD and design, construction engineering tech, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, biomedical tech |
| Business And Management | 41 | accounting technology, accounting and computer science, accounting, small business management, entrepreneurship, fashion merchandising, business, sales |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Law | 36 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 32 | occupational therapist assistant, recreation and leisure studies |
| Construction Trades | 20 | construction, building inspector |
| Media | 17 | platemaker/imager, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Production Trades | 14 | machinist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | information science, web design, computer applications programming, computer networking |
| Medical Adminstration | 13 | health and medical administrative, medical transcription |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | teacher aide, early childhood special ed |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | massage therapy |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | diesel mechanics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for South Suburban College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 892 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 480 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 156 | 22 |
In 2005, South Suburban College had a total enrollment of 7,072 students (3,935 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 53% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 92% |
| Indiana | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of South Holland, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
South Suburban College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 176900)
South Suburban College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 48 | $61,341 | 64 | $54,066 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $61,341 | 64 | $54,066 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 24 | 54 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Basketball | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Track | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 21 | 31 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Computer Science
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Construction Trades, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Biomedical Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Platemaker/Imager
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Suburban College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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