Degree Programs Overview

Southwestern College offers 211 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs.

A total of 2,744 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at Southwestern. 979 students completed certificate programs and 1,765 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Southwestern. 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's103NOT OFFERED1,7657081,057
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate1NOT OFFERED101
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate55NOT OFFERED440175265
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate52NOT OFFERED538201337

Popular Programs with Most Completers

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

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the most completers of 457 and the Business Administration and Management Associate program has the second most completers of 275 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 Architecture program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1 1 NOT OFFERED
Plant Nursery Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass ManagementNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Architectural Technology/Technician3 13 NOT OFFERED
What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Ethnic StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Women's StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 39 NOT OFFERED
Mass Communication/Media StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Radio and Television3 31 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant3 5 NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects7 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer and Information Sciences2 0 NOT OFFERED
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer1 3 NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications1 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 32 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design20 3 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts21 14 NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education ProgramsNOT OFFERED 38 NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician2 0 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician1 4 NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician2 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Language Interpretation and Translation8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
French Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Italian Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and Literature21 6 NOT OFFERED
American Sign Language (ASL)6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Human Development and Family Studies1 32 NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Studies3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary4 2 NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/Paralegal4 10 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 35 NOT OFFERED
What is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 123 NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 66 NOT OFFERED
What is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 117 NOT OFFERED
What is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 30 NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness Technician1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
What is Science Technologies/Technicians program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
AstronomyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 199 NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 148 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology2 9 NOT OFFERED
What is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Public AdministrationNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 48 NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Geographic Information Science and Cartography8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Geography (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 29 NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 102 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/InspectorNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician24 6 NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
DanceNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media Design1 3 NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 35 NOT OFFERED
Music2 11 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 33 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)28 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant14 10 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)100 10 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist9 9 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 62 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training25 25 NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide97 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/Commerce1 0 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management14 275 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management4 4 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision1 1 NOT OFFERED
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce1 0 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping18 31 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science4 5 NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management2 0 NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services7 3 NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
InsuranceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations3 2 NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/Commerce1 0 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management14 275 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management4 4 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision1 1 NOT OFFERED
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce1 0 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping18 31 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science4 5 NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management2 0 NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services7 3 NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
InsuranceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations3 2 NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
HistoryNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED

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