Southwestern College is a 2-4 year, public school located in Chula Vista, California. The school focuses on the associate degrees and it also has vocational programs. You can check all offered degrees and programs at its area of study page.

A total of 16,530 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 31%. Southwestern College offer 211 programs and, among them, 108 programs are for certificate programs.


2024 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $9,492 at Southwestern College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,080. The total cost of attendance is $37,293 when a student lives off-campus.

2024 Average Costs of Attendance
Tuition & Fees$9,492
Books & Supplies$1,080
Room & Board$22,086
Other Living Expenses$4,635
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)$37,293
1Southwestern College does not offer on-campus housing facilities and the COA is computed based on off-campus living.2The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Vocational Programs Information

Total Number of Vocational Programs
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Overall Programs15552NOT OFFERED

Southwestern College offers 108 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.

We note again Southwestern College mainly offers associate degrees. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.

List of Vocational Programs at Southwestern College

Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Plant Nursery Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Architectural Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED 3 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and AssistantNOT OFFERED 3 0 NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED 7 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 2 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 1 0 NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 1 0 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 20 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED 21 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 0 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 0 NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED 8 6 NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 21 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
American Sign Language (ASL)NOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Human Development and Family StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Legal Administrative Assistant/SecretaryNOT OFFERED 4 0 NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 457 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Physical Fitness Technician1 8 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Geography (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/InspectorNOT OFFERED 1 0 NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 24 6 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Game and Interactive Media DesignNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)NOT OFFERED 28 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 100 9 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 9 15 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 25 NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED 97 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)NOT OFFERED 28 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 100 9 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 9 15 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 25 NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED 97 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 1 0 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 14 0 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 4 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 1 1 NOT OFFERED
E-Commerce/Electronic CommerceNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 18 3 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 4 0 NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 8 0 NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 0 NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 37 0 NOT OFFERED
InsuranceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED

On-Campus Student Services

Southwestern College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

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