Vocational Programs at Southwest Technical College
Southwest Technical College (referred to as Southwest Technical) is a Public, Less than 2 years school located in Cedar City, UT. It is a non-degree granting school. The 2023 tuition & fees at Southwest Technical College is $3,050 for Utah residents and $3,050 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 693 and the students to faculty ratio is 16.67% (6 to 1).
Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $3,050 |
|---|---|
| Number of Programs | 5 Programs |
| Enrollment | 693 Students |
Largest Programs Tuition and Completion Time
The largest program at Southwest Technical College is Welding Technology/Welder. Its 2023 tuition & fees is $1,903 and average completion time is 10 months. The next table shows the largest program information at Southwest Technical College.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | $1,903 | $1,013 | 615 credit hours | 10 months |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | $3,123 | $577 | 960 credit hours | 15 months |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $614 | $197 | 196 credit hours | 3 months |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | $1,886 | $107 | 600 credit hours | 10 months |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $2,843 | $143 | 183 credit hours | 1 months |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $4,244 | $326 | 1,384 credit hours | 22 months |
Average Costs of Attendance (COA)
The 2023 average costs of attendance (COA) is $20,946 when a student lives off-campus. It includes tuition & fees, costs of books & supplies, room & boards, and other living expenses. The financial aid amount is $3,540 and, after receiving the aid, the net price is $17,406. Next table shows each cost item at Southwest Technical College.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $1,903 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,013 |
| Off-campus Living Costs | $18,030 |
| Average Financial Aid | $3,540 |
| COA | $20,946 (off-campus) |
| After Financial Aid | $17,406 (off-campus) |
Career Programs, Number of Completers
Southwest Technical College offers 5 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 77 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Southwest Technical. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Southwest Technical with number of completers.
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 1 program | 13 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 1 program | 13 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 1 program | 13 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 13 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 6 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 6 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 programs | 45 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1 program | 25 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 20 |
| Total | 5 programs | 77 |
Southwest Technical College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/16/2018 - Current).
Student Population
At Southwest Technical College, there are total 693 students. By gender, there are 479 men and 214 women students at Southwest Technical. The next table summarizes the student population at Southwest Technical.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 693 | 479 | 214 |
| American Indian/Native American | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Asian | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Black/African American | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 40 | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| White | 581 | 400 | 181 |
| Two More | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Un-Known | 8 | 8 | 0 |