South Suburban College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

South Suburban College at a glance

• 2,042

  students enrolled

• 489

  degrees and certificates a year

• 28%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $3,242

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,500 in state, $12,150 out of state

• $27,389

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $33,680

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

South Suburban College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around South Suburban College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cook County, where the college is.

• 9,991

  open professional jobs

• 975

  entry level

  74 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,091 jobs

• 5.9%

  unemployment in Cook County

  2026-08 · up 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $81,797

  median household income

  Cook County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, legal studies, which lead to clinical (134 open), legal (480 open).

Hiring most: Northern Trust (148), Mars (81), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (74), Gallagher (72), West Monroe (71), Michael Page (69), PwC (69).

What they hire for: Finance (1,570), Sales (1,408), Engineering (1,372), Operations (965), Data & Analytics (697), Marketing (510). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: LWIA 7.

• American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
• American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
• American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is South Suburban College?

South Suburban College enrolls about 2,042 students and is a public 2-year institution in South Holland, Illinois. It awards about 489 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at South Suburban College?

28% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do South Suburban College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $27,389 six years after entry and $33,680 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does South Suburban College offer AI or data science degrees?

South Suburban College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near South Suburban College?

9,991 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 975 of them entry level and 74 saying no experience is needed. Northern Trust has the most openings.