by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SSC Thornton Junior College. It is offered at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #44 out of 44 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 biological & physical science, placing at #200 out of 200 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 200 of 200 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Illinois | 44 of 44 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 52 of 52 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biological & physical science at SSC Thornton Junior College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Suburban College handed out 27 associate’s degrees in biological & physical science.
SSC Thornton Junior College holds a strong position among schools offering biological & physical science at the associate’s level. Its best result was #44 out of 44 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.
In the most recent graduating class, 63% of biological & physical science associate’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of biological & physical science associate’s degree graduates at SSC Thornton Junior College were Black or African American. Roughly 37% 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 biological & physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SSC Thornton Junior College conferred 27 associate’s degrees in biological and physical sciences in the latest year of data — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (37%).
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