Degree Programs Overview
Southwest Virginia Community College offers 62 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 6 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
A total of 542 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at SWVCC. 263 students completed certificate programs and 279 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at SWVCC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
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| Total | Men | Women |
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| Associate's | 15 | 6 | 279 | 94 | 185 |
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| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 29 | NOT OFFERED | 158 | 84 | 74 |
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| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 18 | NOT OFFERED | 105 | 29 | 76 |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Southwest Virginia Community College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 152 and the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate program has the second most completers of 47 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | 37 | 5 | 32 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 31 | 9 | 22 |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 11 | 1 | 10 |
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| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 11 | 11 | - |
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| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | 2 | 8 |
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| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 3 | - | 3 |
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| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 1 | - | 1 |
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| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 1 | - | 1 |
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Popular Associate Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 152 | 61 | 91 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 47 | 7 | 40 |
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| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 15 | - | 15 |
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| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 | 2 | 11 |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 12 | 9 | 3 |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 10 | 6 | 4 |
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| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 9 | 1 | 8 |
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| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | 2 | 7 |
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| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 7 | - | 7 |
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| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 5 | 5 | - |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 35 | 32 | 3 |
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| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 22 | - | 22 |
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| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 22 | 20 | 2 |
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| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 20 | - | 20 |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 18 | 9 | 9 |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 16 | 7 | 9 |
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| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | 13 | 13 | - |
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| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 10 | 9 | 1 |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | 9 | 2 | 7 |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 7 | 6 | 1 |
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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.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 |
4ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Surveying Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Industrial Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | 13 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Child Care Provider/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
15ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
152ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 31 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 10 |
9 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Electrician | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 11 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 7 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Precision Metal Working (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Music | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Visual and Performing Arts (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 22 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
13 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 18 |
12 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 1 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | 9 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 4 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 3 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED |
9 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
47 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 11 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 22 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
13 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 18 |
12 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 1 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | 9 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 4 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 3 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED |
9 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
47 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 11 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 16 |
10ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Accounting and Related Services (other) | NOT OFFERED |
3ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other) | NOT OFFERED |
1ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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