At a glance
Average net price
$12,671
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
35.5%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
18,614
In-state tuition
$1,344
Out-of-state tuition
$10,640
Cost of attendance
$22,104
Median earnings (10y)
$40,060
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
31 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (35%), social sciences (19%), health (16%).
- STEM4%
- Health16%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts35%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services10%
- Liberal arts22.0%~4,099 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions16.4%~3,045 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business15.4%~2,868 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences7.1%~1,322 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.2%~1,156 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,134 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~733 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~508 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.0%~380 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~374 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~331 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.7%~311 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.6%~305 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~305 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~257 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education1.3%~240 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal1.1%~203 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~188 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~140 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~134 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~134 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.4%~80 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture0.2%~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation0.2%~37 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.2%~37 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 868 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 514 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 430 | — | $12,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 399 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 332 | $30,359 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 288 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 267 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 231 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 208 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 167 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 118 | — | $10,616 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 109 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 102 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Associate's | 101 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 77 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Associate's | 75 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 74 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 66 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 66 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 61 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Undergraduate certificate | 60 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 59 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 58 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Associate's | 56 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Undergraduate certificate | 56 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 53 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 52 | — | $10,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 51 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 46 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 39 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 39 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Associate's | 33 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 33 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 31 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Southwestern College
Southwestern College is a very large institution located in Chula Vista, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 18,614 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Southwestern College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,671 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,344 for in-state students and $10,640 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,104 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 35.5%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,060 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Southwestern College confers degrees and certificates across 31 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (35% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), health (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Chula Vista, California (city), Southwestern College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern College
Q.How much does Southwestern College cost?
The average net price at Southwestern College is $12,671 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,104.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Southwestern College?
Southwestern College has a 6-year graduation rate of 35.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Southwestern College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Southwestern College graduate earns $40,060 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Southwestern College?
Published tuition is $1,344 in-state and $10,640 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Southwestern College located?
Southwestern College is located in Chula Vista, California (ZIP 91910).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Southwestern College at their official website.