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Southwestern Community College

Sylva, NCPublicTown Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$5,207
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.2K
Students
Small campus body
$31,660
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Southwestern Community College is a public institution located in the town setting of Sylva, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.2K (Small)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences24% of degrees
Business & Marketing19% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,987
Earnings 5yr: $72,733
Debt: $14,617
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,008
Earnings 5yr: $51,696
Debt: $10,408
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,261
Earnings 5yr: $38,549
Debt: $16,312
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,951
Earnings 5yr: $40,114
Debt: $18,702
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $42,252
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,953
Earnings 5yr: $42,457
Debt: $8,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $27,538
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $43,002
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $36,394
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $33,467
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Carpenters.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$5,207
In-State Tuition$4,112
Out-of-State Tuition$13,184
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

36%
Pell Grants
5%
Take Loans
39%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$31,660
+8% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$34,145

Completion Signals

53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$76/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

30%
Men
70%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 30% men and 70% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
58%
Avg Family Income
$26,730
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