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South Hills School of Business & Technology

State College, PA · City · 260 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
About

South Hills School of Business & Technology in State College, Pennsylvania, is highly regarded for its intensive, career-focused associate degree and diploma programs that prepare students to enter the workforce in two years or less. The institution is particularly well-known for its highly competitive Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ultrasound) program, alongside strong, practical offerings in Information Technology, Business Administration, and Graphic Design. On campus, students experience a close-knit, professional, and commuter-friendly culture centered on applied learning and personalized mentorship from industry-experienced instructors. Setting South Hills apart is its exceptional commitment to post-graduation success, which is driven by a mandatory internship requirement for every student and unique, lifetime career placement assistance for all alumni.

Location
State College, PA, 16801-4516 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
126 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$27,981
Avg net price
$19,673
Tuition
$19,905
Books & supplies
$1,227/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,879
$30–48k
$15,015
$48–75k
$22,038
$75–110k
$22,313
$110k+
$26,966
Admissions
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
3%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
35%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,823
Median earnings (10yr)
$35,539
Median debt
$16,000
Monthly loan payment
$170
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,298$22,192
Debt (90th percentile)
$24,168
Student Body
Men 25%Women 75%
8
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
51%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$25,530
Independent students
43%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
87%
Hispanic
7%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time
Full-time faculty
63%
Avg faculty salary
$6,060/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,196
Federal loan rate
75%

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