Degree Programs Overview

As of 2026, Southwestern Community College offers 73 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 18 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 612 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Southwestern CC. 278 students completed certificate programs and 334 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Southwestern CC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's327334 99235
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate246195 85110
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate17583 2558

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Southwestern Community College.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 97 and the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate program has the second most completers of 40 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Information Technology4 7 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist17 9 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Educational Leadership and Administration1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching3ONLINE 24 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 97 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Outdoor Education1 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies11 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism4ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2 6 NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Welding Technology/Welder5 6 NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Commercial and Advertising Art6 5 NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration4ONLINE 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician16ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant14 6 NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 3 NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)4 7 NOT OFFERED
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician1 2 NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 0 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 40 NOT OFFERED
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration4ONLINE 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician16ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant14 6 NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 3 NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)4 7 NOT OFFERED
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician1 2 NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 0 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 40 NOT OFFERED
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management9ONLINE 16ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision5ONLINE 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance4ONLINE 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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