by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SSC Thornton Junior College. You can study it at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #21 out of 28 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SSC Thornton Junior College as a strong choice for allied health professions, coming in at #804 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 804 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Illinois | 30 of 38 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 123 of 157 |
The following degree levels are available for allied health professions at SSC Thornton Junior College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 31 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 14 |
| Certificate | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Suburban College awarded 31 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
SSC Thornton Junior College is in the top 15% of the country for allied health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #21 out of 28 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 |
Read more about SSC Thornton Junior College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 16% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at SSC Thornton Junior College are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SSC Thornton Junior College conferred 17 associate’s completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (41%).
SSC Thornton Junior College awarded 13 associate’s degrees in cardiovascular technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (46%).
SSC Thornton Junior College awarded 1 associate’s degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Suburban College conferred 14 undergraduate certificate degrees in allied health professions.
SSC Thornton Junior College has not been ranked for allied health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at SSC Thornton Junior College were Hispanic or Latino. 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 undergraduate certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SSC Thornton Junior College conferred 14 undergraduate certificate completions in cardiovascular technology/technologist recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (43%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Suburban College conferred 6 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
SSC Thornton Junior College is not currently ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at SSC Thornton Junior College were White. About 67% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SSC Thornton Junior College granted 5 certificate degrees in magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology/technician recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
SSC Thornton Junior College granted 1 certificate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.