Top Ranked Programs
Southwestern College's program mix centers on Business, reflecting the institution's professional and applied-learning orientation. Business Administration is the largest program with 97 graduates, followed by Computer Game Programming, Criminal Justice, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, and Health Administration. Across 18 total programs serving roughly 320 students annually, 0 programs meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor markets. The earnings leaders demonstrate solid professional pathways. Computer Game Programming graduates earn median four-year earnings of $83,746, while Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management graduates earn $80,322 and Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other graduates earn $77,689. Business Administration and Criminal Justice round out the higher-earning cluster with graduates earning $73,596 and $63,138 respectively. This concentration in Business and related professional fields creates a coherent program identity where most graduates enter stable, direct-to-workforce career pathways rather than grad-school-dependent routes. The program portfolio reflects Southwestern College's positioning as a regional private institution with emphasis on applied professional preparation. Business represents 40% of graduates, with Education at 3% and Arts at 3%, creating a program mix that aligns with employer demand in the Great Plains region. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant fields align with regional labor-market trends and wage stability.