Southwestern College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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18,614
students enrolled
3,101
degrees and certificates a year
36%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$12,671
average net price a year
Tuition $1,288 in state, $9,436 out of state
$33,970
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$40,060
median earnings, 10 years after entry
83% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 21% | 647 |
| Health professions | 19% | 596 |
| Business & management | 14% | 444 |
| Social sciences | 6% | 200 |
| Psychology | 6% | 199 |
AI and data programs
Southwestern College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Southwestern College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of San Diego County, where the college is.
4,394
open professional jobs
357
entry level
19 say no experience is needed
10%
ask for AI skills
427 jobs
4.9%
unemployment in San Diego County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$102,285
median household income
San Diego County
47%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, social sciences, which lead to clinical (127 open), finance (361 open), sales (304 open), operations (442 open), marketing (137 open), human resources (112 open).
Hiring most: General Atomics (376), Qualcomm Inc/De (285), Neurocrine Biosciences (100), Northrop Grumman (96), Qualcomm Technologies (91), Viasat (84), Apple (77), Intuit (73).
What they hire for: Engineering (1,474), Operations (442), Finance (361), Sales (304), Data & Analytics (272), Legal (216). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: San Diego Workforce Development Board.
- America`s Job Center of California-North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · 760-666-6763 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
- East County Career CenterEl Cajon · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
- Metro Career CenterSan Diego · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- South Bay Career CenterChula Vista · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5 :00p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Southwestern College?
- Southwestern College enrolls about 18,614 students and is a public 2-year institution in Chula Vista, California. It awards about 3,101 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Southwestern College?
- 36% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Southwestern College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,970 six years after entry and $40,060 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Southwestern College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Southwestern College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Southwestern College?
- 4,394 open professional jobs are listed in San Diego County, 357 of them entry level and 19 saying no experience is needed. General Atomics has the most openings.
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Claim this pageSources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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