National · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#4 of 947 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Value Trade Colleges, NationalSouthwestern Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r1
Ranking highlights
North Carolina · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 20 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Value Trade Colleges, North Carolina
North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Health Sciences
#2 of 64 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, North CarolinaAll 2026 placements
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
For college communications teams: share this recognition
Share a ranking badge
Southwestern Community College — #4 of 947 ranked value trade colleges nationally, TradeColleges.org 2026
Embed snippets are not available for this award yet. You can download the PNG.
Using this badge or linking is optional. A link lets readers verify the award. Your college may add rel="nofollow" or rel="sponsored", and may self-host the image. See the badge usage guidelines.
Other rankings
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #818 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #46 of 86 ranked schools in North Carolina | 86 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #270 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #14 of 87 ranked schools in North Carolina | 87 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #231 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · North Carolina | #18 of 56 ranked schools in North Carolina | 56 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #115 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · North Carolina | #19 of 72 ranked schools in North Carolina | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #38 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · North Carolina | #11 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #98 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · North Carolina | #18 of 55 ranked schools in North Carolina | 55 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #233 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · North Carolina | #27 of 45 ranked schools in North Carolina | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #375 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · North Carolina | #29 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #257 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · North Carolina | #31 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #142 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · North Carolina | #11 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #154 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #195 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · North Carolina | #20 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, North Carolina |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #157 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #14 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #30 of 155 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 155 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #37 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1286 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #202 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · North Carolina | #20 of 38 ranked schools in North Carolina | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #193 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #168 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #21 of 58 ranked schools in North Carolina | 58 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #233 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · North Carolina | #36 of 71 ranked schools in North Carolina | 71 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, North Carolina |