Similar Schools to Southwest Technical College
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Southwest Technical College has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southwest Technical College is Welding Technology/Welder. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $1,903 and the national average is $10,695.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Welding Technology/Welder program. The length of the program is 615 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Southwest Technical College with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welding Technology/Welder | $1,903 | $10,695 | $1,013 | 615 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| 2 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $3,123 | $16,239 | $577 | 960 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| 3 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $614 | $4,986 | $197 | 196 Contact Hours | 3 Months |
| 4 | Computer Programming/Programmer | $1,886 | $4,976 | $107 | 600 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| 5 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $2,843 | $6,258 | $143 | 183 Contact Hours | 1 Months |
| 6 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $4,244 | $16,505 | $326 | 1384 Contact Hours | 22 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Southwest Technical College is $3,050 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
46% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,540 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $3,050 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,013 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $9,768 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $8,262 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,540 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Southwest Technical College offers 14 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 396 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12 Weeks Certificate | 5 | 0 | 274 |
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 4 | 0 | 50 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 | 72 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 396 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 274 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
- 50 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 72 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 9 completers | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | ✕ | 64 completers | - |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 64 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 201 completers | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 91 | - |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 91 | - |
| Total | 274 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 18 completers | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 8 completers | - |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 24 completers | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Total | 50 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 13 completers | - |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 13 completers | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 9 completers | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 37 completers | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Total | 72 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 693 students are attending at Southwest Technical College. There are 17 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 41 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 49 (full-time) and 53 (part-time).
| Student Population | 693 |
|---|---|
| Number of Faculty | 58 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
Student Population at Southwest Tech
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 642 students enrolled into Southwest Technical College. By gender, 417 male and 225 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Southwest Technical College.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 642 | 417 | 225 |
| Full-time | 49 | 29 | 20 |
| Part-tme | 593 | 388 | 205 |
There are 538 White (83.80%), 6 Black/African American (0.93%), 61 Hispanic (9.50%), 8 Asian (1.25%), and 82 students with other races attending Southwest Technical College.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 642 | 417 | 225 |
| American Indian/Native American | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Asian | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Black/African American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 40 | 21 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| White | 538 | 347 | 191 |
| Two More | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Un-Known | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at Southwest Technical College, 124 students are aged 20 to 24 (19.31% of total students), 403 students are aged below 20 (62.77%), 10 students are aged above 50 (2.80%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 642 | 417 | 225 |
| Under 18 | 308 | 215 | 93 |
| Age 18-19 | 95 | 56 | 39 |
| Age 20-21 | 67 | 41 | 26 |
| Age 22-24 | 57 | 33 | 24 |
| Age 25-29 | 35 | 26 | 9 |
| Age 30-34 | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| Age 35-39 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Age 40-49 | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Age 50-64 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Over 64 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Southwest Technical College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/8/2007 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Southwest Technical College.
757 West 800 South, Cedar City, UT
435-586-2899