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FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,401

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Southern State Community College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Southern State Community College (Franciscan)

1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, OH

Enhance your real career skills with technical and transfer programs at Southern State Community College. The community college, which is commonly known as SSCC, is situated in a pristine area in Hillsboro. The college is nestled near the Highland County Sheriff’s office and the Highland County Office of Reentry. It was established the Southern State General and Technical College in 1975. In 1977, the institution was renamed to Southern State Community College.

The college has four campuses within Ohio. The campuses include Washington Court House, Central, South and North Campus. It offers students convenience in terms of saving money and easy accessibility.  Besides offering students career guidance on the available courses, the college also offers the students a wide range of courses to choose from. The admission process is very flexible and caters to students fresh from high school, returning students, veterans and transfer students.       

Whether you want an associate, certificate or partnership degree, SSCC offers them all. The college provides a number of flexible class schedules and features both on-campus and online learning. The university collaborates with the following universities for partnership degree programs.

  • Franklin University
  • Lindsey Wilson College
  • Marion Technical College
  • Miami University
  • Ohio Christian University
  • Otterbein University
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It also has a Transfer Agreements with;

  • Bowling Green State University
  • Capital University
  • Chamberlain College of Nursing etc.

SSCC has several active students’ societies that make your experience great. These include activities in the fields of athletics, music, theatre, fine arts and respiratory care club.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern State Community College offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male34
Female72

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
White101
Multiple Races3
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at Southern State Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

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Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
    • Average Annual Salary: $25510

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Franciscan accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Southern State Community College may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Southern State Community College is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports being in the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Soccer