Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 364 Associate and 62 1-2 Years certificates were awareded by Southwestern CC.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Associate396364
1-2 Years certificates12462
Total7717778

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Southwestern Community College (Sylva, NC) based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
CertificateAssociate
Certificate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$11,100
Associate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$54,800
Medical/Clinical Assistant$35,200
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies$23,300

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Southwestern Community College (Sylva, NC) based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
CertificateAssociateDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at Southwestern CC by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
1-2 Years CertificateAssociate
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services 8 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 5 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Construction Trades 0 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers 5 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Precision Production Trades 1 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 10 completers-
Medical Office Management/Administration9-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 33 completers-
Business Administration and Management17-
Office Management and Supervision12-
Accounting1-
Accounting and Finance3-
Total62
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 7 completers-
Information Technology7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services 11 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist9-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 4 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 7 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician2-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician3-
Surveying Technology/Surveying2-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 1 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 152 completers$23,300
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies138$23,300
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 8 completers-
Outdoor Education8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 14 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies6-
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers 5 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Precision Production Trades 0 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 1 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 113 completers-
Medical Office Management/Administration8-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician5-
Medical/Clinical Assistant4$35,200
Occupational Therapist Assistant13-
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant10-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)4-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist11-
Surgical Technology/Technologist0-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician7-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer5-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician7-
Pre-Nursing Studies2-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling6-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)9-
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician0-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage2-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse20$54,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 41 completers-
Business Administration and Management21-
Office Management and Supervision8-
Accounting6-
Accounting and Finance6-
Total364