Southwestern College
Chula Vista, California · Public · 18,614 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 125 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,380 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,634 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,332 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,484 |
| $110k and up | $20,045 |
| All families (average) | $12,671 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $51,082 | +$14,106 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $41,995 | +$5,019 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,527 | +$2,551 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $49,689 | +$12,713 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $33,801 | -$3,175 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Associate's Degree | $42,170 | +$5,194 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $113,302 | +$76,326 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $37,303 | +$327 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Associate's Degree | $41,171 | +$4,195 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,070 | +$22,094 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 36% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.