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Southwestern Community College, also known as SCC, is a two-year college located in Sylva, North Carolina, United States. It is an educational institution offering post-secondary education and lower-level tertiary education. It grants certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees to the students. SCC is an associate of the North Carolina Community College System. The student body of SCC includes an impressive number of international students as well.
Southwestern Community College boasts an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the important ones include Criminal Justice/ Cybercrime Technology Student Association, Epsilon Sigma Pi EMS Professional Society, Respiratory Therapy Technology Club, and Health Information Technology Club.
Southwestern Community College is found in Sylva, NC. Sylva is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Southwestern Community College.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Southwestern Community College is known for its programs in hospitality.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Southwestern Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 2,040 in 2007-2008 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern Community College Sylva
447 College Dr
Sylva, NC 28779
General Phone: (828) 586-4091
http://www.southwesterncc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 84 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 40 | radiographer, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical lab tech, phlebotomy |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Therapy and Counseling | 30 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 22 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice, forensic science |
| Business and Management | 18 | business management, accounting |
| Family and Social Work | 15 | child development |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, education courses |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer networking, information technology, webmastering |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | surveying tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, engineering technician |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Mechanics and Repair | 5 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Medicine | 5 | health professions |
| Hospitality | 4 | hotel management |
| Office and Administration | 4 | executive secretary |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 4 | chef training |
| Construction Trades | 4 | electrician, carpentry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | parks and recreation studies |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 252 | 34 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 70 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 38 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Southwestern Community College had a total enrollment of 2,040 students (1,832 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 11% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sylva, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,241 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,597 |
| Books and supplies | $ 936 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 846600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 32 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 46 | $45,969 | 32 | $46,324 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $45,969 | 32 | $46,324 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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