Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS
Total Programs
74
Online Programs
3
Offered Degrees at SOWELA
SOWELA Technical Community College is categorized by Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, SOWELA Technical Community College offers 74 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 | 20 | 3 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 23 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 24 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 74 | 3 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
SOWELA Associate's Programs
SOWELA Technical Community College offers Associate's degree with 20 major programs. Among them 3 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 30 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✔ | 12 | |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✔ | 12 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 208 | |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 105 | - |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 87 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 19 | |
| General Studies | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✔ | - | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 91 | |
| Electrician | ✕ | 91 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 91 | |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 60 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✔ | 51 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | - | $20,900 |
SOWELA Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
SOWELA Technical Community College offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 32 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 119 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 68 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 14 | - |
SOWELA Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
SOWELA Technical Community College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 23 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 [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Forest Technology/Technician | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 53 | |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 53 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 243 | |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 138 | - |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 93 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 196 | |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer | ✕ | 51 | $47,100 |
| Electrician | ✕ | 110 | - |
| Building/Property Maintenance | ✕ | - | - |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 73 | |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 64 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 52 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 47 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | - | - |
SOWELA 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
SOWELA Technical Community College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Forest Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 33 | |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 248 | |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 130 | - |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 86 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 128 | |
| General Studies | ✕ | 128 | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 138 | |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer | ✕ | 18 | $47,100 |
| Electrician | ✕ | 108 | - |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 35 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 94 | |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 76 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | - | $31,300 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 69 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 54 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | - | - |
SOWELA 2-4 Years Certificate Programs
SOWELA Technical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 63 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 63 | $31,300 |
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