Southwestern Community College
Sylva, North Carolina · Public · 1,249 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,982 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,423 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,494 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,592 |
| All families (average) | $5,207 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $41,953 | +$7,894 | clears the bar | $7,845 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,252 | +$8,193 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $45,261 | +$11,202 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $55,008 | +$20,949 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $44,951 | +$10,892 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,987 | +$40,928 | clears the bar | $12,244 | 0.3 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,538 | -$6,521 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 53% 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.