Southwestern College

Southwestern College is a public two-year institution located in Chula Vista, California, situated in a large city setting. The college serves 23,693 enrolled students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 41.17 out of 100. The college reports a completion rate of 31% and a retention rate of 77% (IPEDS 2023).

Southwestern College offers a broad range of vocational and technical programs across multiple credential levels. Health-focused programs include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, and Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. Technical programs cover Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer Support Specialist, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Industrial Safety Technology/Technician, Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, and Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector, offered at both certificate levels.

Located in Chula Vista, CA, near the US-Mexico border in the greater San Diego metropolitan area, Southwestern College provides accessible workforce training to a large and diverse student population across health care, technology, and skilled trades fields.