by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SSC Thornton Junior College. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #37 out of 50 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SSC Thornton Junior College highly for health professions, ranked #1,932 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,932 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Illinois | 85 of 104 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 274 of 366 |
The following degree levels are offered in health professions at SSC Thornton Junior College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 53 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 29 |
| Certificate | 83 |
The health professions area of study at SSC Thornton Junior College covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Suburban College awarded 53 associate’s degrees in health professions.
SSC Thornton Junior College is in the top 15% of the country for health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #37 out of 50 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,500 | $12,150 |
| Fees | $533 | $533 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at SSC Thornton Junior College were Black or African American. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Suburban College with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Suburban College conferred 29 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
SSC Thornton Junior College is not currently ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at SSC Thornton Junior College are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Suburban College with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Suburban College conferred 83 certificate degrees in health professions.
SSC Thornton Junior College is not currently ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at SSC Thornton Junior College were Black or African American. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Suburban College with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.