Is Southern State Community College worth it?

Hillsboro, OH · Public · 2-year

Southern State Community College is a public, two-year institution in Hillsboro, Ohio (small town). It awarded 329 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and real estate.

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Federal context for Southern State Community College

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$40,283

Median earnings 4 years after

$48,360

Median earnings 10 years after

$35,463

Average net price

$9,674

Completion rate

37%

Completions (2024)

329

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

761

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$62,085$73,14857
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$29,137$37,77644
Agricultural Production OperationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Plant SciencesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems AnalysisAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Teaching Assistants/AidesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
BiotechnologyAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Security Science and TechnologyAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate135
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate36
Real EstateCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr29
Business Administration and Management, GeneralAssociate21
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs18
Computer Systems Analysis/AnalystAssociate12
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingAssociate11
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr10
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingCertificate 1-2 yrs9
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAssociate7

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance49%2,213
Retail Trade11%475
Manufacturing9%390
Educational Services4%200
Transportation and Warehousing4%199
Accommodation and Food Services4%186
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4%181
Public Administration3%150

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Sources: federal figures for Southern State Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.

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