Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS, Certificate
Total Programs
75
Online Programs
23
Offered Degrees at SWVCC
Southwest Virginia Community College is categorized by Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Southwest Virginia Community College offers 75 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 23 | 13 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 34 | 4 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 15 | 6 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 75 | 23 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
SWVCC Associate's Programs
Southwest Virginia Community College offers Associate's degree with 23 major programs. Among them 13 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 11 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Education | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mining Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 14 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✔ | 14 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 137 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✔ | 115 | $14,100 |
| General Studies | ✔ | 17 | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✔ | 6 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 20 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✔ | 20 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Social Sciences | ✔ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 89 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 37 | $50,900 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 15 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Accounting and Related Services (other) | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other) | ✔ | - | - |
SWVCC Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Southwest Virginia Community College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 34 major programs. Among them 4 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | ✕ | - | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✔ | - | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Surveying Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 41 | |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 11 | - |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 32 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✔ | 32 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✔ | - | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Electrician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 32 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Precision Metal Working (other) | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | - | - |
| Music | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 39 | |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | - | - |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 17 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | ✔ | 17 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
SWVCC 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Southwest Virginia Community College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 15 major programs. Among them 6 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✔ | - | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✔ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 69 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✔ | 69 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 18 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✔ | 18 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | - | - |
| Precision Metal Working (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 69 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | ✕ | 42 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | - | $20,600 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 0 | - |
| Accounting and Related Services (other) | ✔ | - | - |
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other) | ✔ | - | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
SWVCC 2-4 Years Certificate Programs
Southwest Virginia Community College offers 2-4 Years Certificate degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 2-4 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | - | - |
| Precision Metal Working (other) | ✕ | - | - |
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