Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
Not Offered
Total Programs
192
Offered Degrees at Southwestern
Southwestern College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Southwestern College offers 192 programs through on-site (classroom) only. 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 | 105 | 0 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 54 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 32 | 0 |
| Total | 192 | 0 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Southwestern Associate's Programs
Southwestern College offers Associate's degree with 105 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Ethnic Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 71 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 41 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 45 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | 45 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Pre-Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Industrial Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Italian Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Human Development and Family Studies | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | - | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✕ | - | - |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 19 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 38 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 38 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 208 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 165 | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 43 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 137 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 137 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Astronomy | ✕ | - | - |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 216 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 216 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 155 | |
| Corrections | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 137 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 239 | |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 91 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 96 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 94 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Dance | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | - | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 50 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 175 | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 64 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 405 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 309 | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | - | - |
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 53 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 10 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Insurance | ✕ | - | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 19 | - |
| History | ✕ | 19 | - |
Southwestern Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Southwestern College offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
Southwestern Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Southwestern College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 54 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | - | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | - | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Industrial Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 41 | |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 26 | - |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 33 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters (other) | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 54 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | - | - |
| Music | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 194 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 102 | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | - | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 80 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 129 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 1 | - |
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 52 | - |
| Insurance | ✕ | - | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 2 | - |
Southwestern 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Southwestern College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 32 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ✕ | - | - |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | - | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✕ | - | - |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 558 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 558 | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Corrections | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 45 | |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | - | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | - | - |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | ✕ | - | - |
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