Southwestern Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,249 students.
About This School
Southwestern Community College is a public institution located in Sylva, North Carolina with approximately 1,249 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,207 per year. Typical graduates earn $27,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The name Southwestern Community College is shared by several campuses in several states in the United States:Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California Southwestern Community College, Sylva, North Carolina Southwestern Community College (Iowa), Creston, Iowa, with extension campuses in Osceola and Red Oak
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable start — at just $4,928/year net price and a median debt of only $7,000 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, be clear-eyed about the outcomes: median earnings of $27,800 a decade after enrollment suggest this path works best as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a specific local trade, not a standalone career launcher for higher-paying fields.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,249 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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