Southwestern Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,249
students enrolled
853
degrees and certificates a year
53%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$5,207
average net price a year
Tuition $5,472 in state, $19,296 out of state
$31,660
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$34,145
median earnings, 10 years after entry
79% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 22% | 191 |
| Health professions | 22% | 186 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 15% | 126 |
| Education | 5% | 46 |
| Legal studies | 5% | 42 |
AI and data programs
Southwestern Community 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 Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jackson County, where the college is.
5
open professional jobs
2
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.5%
unemployment in Jackson County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$53,479
median household income
Jackson County
32%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (1 open).
Hiring most: LifePoint Health (3), R1 RCM (1), Western Carolina University (1).
What they hire for: Administration (2), Clinical (1), Finance (1). Administration jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Southwestern Workforce Development Board.
- NCWorks Career Center- Jackson CountySylva · 828-586-4063 · Mon and Wed 8:30 am -4:30 pm,(Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch) Fri 8:30-12:pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Southwestern Community College?
- Southwestern Community College enrolls about 1,249 students and is a public 2-year institution in Sylva, North Carolina. It awards about 853 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Community College?
- 53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Southwestern Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,660 six years after entry and $34,145 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Southwestern Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Southwestern Community 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 Community College?
- 5 open professional jobs are listed in Jackson County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. LifePoint Health has the most openings.
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Sources: 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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