Southwestern Community College Career Programs

Southwestern Community College (referred to as Southwestern CC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Sylva, NC. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Southwestern Community College is $5,806 for North Carolina residents and $19,630 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,256 and the students to faculty ratio is 10.00% (10 to 1).Southwestern Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $19,630
  • Number of Programs: 51 programs

Southwestern CC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Southwestern Community College are $5,806 for North Carolina residents and $19,630 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are decreased by -8.75% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Southwestern Community College
North Carolina residentsOut of State
2018-2019$2,213$7,589
2019-2020$2,213$7,589
2020-2021$2,337$7,713
2021-2022$2,601$7,913
2022-2023$2,229$7,221
2023-2024$5,806$19,630

Who Accredits Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1971 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Southwestern Community College offers 51 career programs and 10 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 426 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Southwestern CC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Southwestern CC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 7
Information Technology1 program 7
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 11
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 9
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 2
Education [+] 1 program 4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 4
Engineering Technology [+] 5 programs 7
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 2
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 3
Surveying Technology/Surveying1 program 2
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 1
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 152
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 138
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)1 program 14
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 8
Outdoor Education1 program 8
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs (1 online)14
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program 6
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism1 program (1 online)8
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 program 5
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 5
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 1
Commercial and Advertising Art1 program 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 17 programs (1 online)113
Medical Office Management/Administration1 program (1 online)8
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 5
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 4
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 13
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant1 program 10
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 4
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 11
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 7
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 5
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 7
Pre-Nursing Studies1 program 2
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 6
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)1 program 9
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician1 program 0
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 2
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 20
Business [+] 4 programs (4 online)41
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)21
Office Management and Supervision1 program (1 online)8
Accounting1 program (1 online)6
Accounting and Finance1 program (1 online)6
Total39 programs (6 online)364
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 8
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 8
Education [+] 1 program 5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 5
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 0
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 5
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 1
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 4
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 1
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 10
Medical Office Management/Administration1 program 9
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 1
Business [+] 4 programs (4 online)33
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)17
Office Management and Supervision1 program (1 online)12
Accounting1 program (1 online)1
Accounting and Finance1 program (1 online)3
Total12 programs (4 online)62

Student Population

At Southwestern Community College, there are total 2,256 students. Among them, 735 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 838 men and 1,418 women students at Southwestern CC. Next table summarizes the student population at Southwestern CC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Southwestern Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,2568381,418
American Indian/Native American20763144
Asian301317
Black/African American431726
Hispanic22781146
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander422
White1,6486331,015
Two More571641
Un-Known251213
Student Population in Online Programs at Southwestern CC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students2,256735622899

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