The most popular undergraduate major at Southwestern College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Criminal Justice/Police Science and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A list of all 82 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Southwestern College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 5 |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | 2 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 6 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 2 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 8 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 9 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 9 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 8 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 3 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Telecommunications Engineering | 5 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Industrial Safety Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 4 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 23 |
| French Language and Literature | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 12 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | 11 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 20 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 17 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 372 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 10 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 4 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 9 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 33 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 1 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 6 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 12 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 6 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | 13 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Physics | 3 |
Science Technologies |
Graduates |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 1 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 36 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Corrections | 20 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 8 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 93 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 23 |
| Human Services | 15 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Administration | 5 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 1 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 3 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Geography | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 7 |
| Sociology | 16 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | 23 |
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | 1 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | 2 |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 24 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 1 |
| Graphic Design | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Photography | 7 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 30 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 15 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 14 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 32 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 7 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 6 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 65 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 36 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 49 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 51 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 13 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 5 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Real Estate | 6 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 2 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 3 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 2 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 |
| Journalism | 5 |
| Radio and Television | 21 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123800 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern College.