Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OH · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 8,099 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 7,950 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 10,926 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 13,478 | |
| $110,001+ | 10,805 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $35,463 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2% | |
| Black | 4% | |
| Asian | 0% | |
| Two or more races | 3% | |
| Nonresident / international | 0% |
Other Two-year institutions in OH
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATA College-Cincinnati | Not reported | 62.5% | $34,577 |
| Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Athena Career Academy | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Belmont College | $6,995 | Not reported | $35,329 |
| Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor | Not reported | Not reported | $27,446 |
| Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville | Not reported | Not reported | $27,446 |
| Casal Aveda Institute | Not reported | Not reported | $22,453 |
| Cincinnati School of Barbering & Hair Design | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Cleveland Clinic School of Health Professions Radiologic Technology Program | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Collins Career Technical Center | $9,468 | Not reported | $47,329 |
| Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton | Not reported | Not reported | $22,271 |
| Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton | Not reported | Not reported | $22,271 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $77,249 | $56,073 | $16,364 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $73,148 | $80,813 | $18,490 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $48,815 | $48,733 | Not reported |
| Social Work. | $41,161 | $39,409 | Not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $40,300 | $40,734 | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $37,776 | $44,125 | $10,993 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $67,792 | Not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $73,046 | Not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $55,895 | Not reported |
| Biotechnology. | Not reported | $53,595 | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Not reported | $46,706 | Not reported |
| Security Science and Technology. | Not reported | $43,839 | Not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $58,424 | Not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Not reported | $35,447 | Not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Not reported | $42,269 | Not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Not reported | $65,389 | Not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Not reported | $38,675 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10