Southwest Virginia Community College Career Programs

Southwest Virginia Community College (referred to as SWVCC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Cedar Bluff, VA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Southwest Virginia Community College is $4,901 for Virginia residents and $10,904 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,163 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).Southwest Virginia Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $10,904
  • Number of Programs: 35 programs

SWVCC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Southwest Virginia Community College are $4,901 for Virginia residents and $10,904 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.28% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Southwest Virginia Community College
Virginia residentsOut of State
2018-2019$4,703$10,631
2019-2020$4,703$10,706
2020-2021$4,703$10,706
2021-2022$4,703$10,706
2022-2023$4,733$10,736
2023-2024$4,901$10,904

Who Accredits Southwest Virginia Community College

Southwest Virginia Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1970 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Southwest Virginia Community College offers 35 career programs and 6 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 398 students have earned their degrees/certificate at SWVCC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at SWVCC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program (1 online)5
Computer and Information Sciences1 program (1 online)5
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 0
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 3 programs 4
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 2
Industrial Technology/Technician1 program 2
Mining Technology/Technician1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)8
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program (1 online)8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program (1 online)181
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program (1 online)181
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 9
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 9
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 101
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 11
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 12
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 16
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)1 program 8
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 54
Business [+] 3 programs (3 online)14
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)1 program (1 online)10
Accounting and Related Services (other)1 program (1 online)3
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)1 program (1 online)1
Total16 programs (6 online)322
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 0
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 0
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 4
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)1 program 6
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 8
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 8
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 4
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 4
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 0
Precision Metal Working (other)1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts (other)1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs 54
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)1 program 46
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 3
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)1 program 2
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 3
Business [+] 3 programs 0
Accounting and Related Services (other)1 program 0
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)1 program 0
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program 0
Total16 programs76
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 0
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 0
Precision Metal Working (other)1 program 0
Total3 programs0

Student Population

At Southwest Virginia Community College, there are total 2,163 students. Among them, 747 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 805 men and 1,358 women students at SWVCC. Next table summarizes the student population at SWVCC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Southwest Virginia Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,1638051,358
American Indian/Native American1073
Asian1257
Black/African American672542
Hispanic351619
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1,9467041,242
Two More553025
Un-Known261313
Student Population in Online Programs at SWVCC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students2,163747880536

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