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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, IL (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 is known for its programs in science and nursing and emergency medicine.
South Suburban College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at South Suburban College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 6,260 enrolled students in 2007-2008. South Suburban College has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"http://www.southsuburbancollege.edu/news/about/mission.html"
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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 465 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, EMT ambulance attendant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 113 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Medical Support and Technology | 103 | radiographer, medical coding, phlebotomy, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiation therapist, medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Science | 92 | biological and physical sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 64 | child care provider, social work |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 36 | occupational therapist assistant, exercise science |
| Law | 33 | court reporting, legal assistant |
| Office and Administration | 33 | office management, executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 32 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Business and Management | 30 | small business management, accounting and computer science, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, accounting, accounting and management |
| Construction Trades | 20 | construction, building inspector |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | construction engineering tech, electronics tech, CAD and design, biomedical tech, architectural drafting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer networking, information science, computer programming |
| Education and Teaching | 7 | teacher aide |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 1 | construction management |
Number of programs and degrees for South Suburban College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 581 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 388 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 102 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, South Suburban College had a total enrollment of 6,260 students (5,112 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28% |
| Black | 56% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 97% |
| Indiana | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
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 | $ 8,452 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,102 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 41 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 48 | $68,974 | 64 | $62,249 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $68,974 | 64 | $62,249 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37 | 25 | 62 |
| Basketball | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 22 | 36 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Business/Management
Accounting and Computer Science
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Construction Trades, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Suburban College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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