Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Southwestern Michigan College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Southwestern Michigan College

323 Erie Street, Port Huron, MI

Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) Dowagiac, Michigan, campus is one of two SMC campuses—the other located in Niles, Michigan.

Mission Statement:

The mission of Southwestern Michigan College is to serve our community by providing affordable local access to high quality post-secondary career preparation and college education—including the total college life experience.

Areas of Study:

• Communications / Humanities / Social Science
• School of Advanced Technology
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Math & Science
• School of Business
• School of Nursing and Health Services
• Work-Based Learning / Internships

The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree from SMC meet general requirements for many four-year colleges and universities. The Transfer Resource Room allows students to access all transfer school material, work on their applications, and meet with advisors to plan their transfer

Tuition:

• In-District: $109.50 per credit hour
• In-State: $141.50 per credit hour
• Out of State: $154.00 per credit hour
• International: $198.00 per credit hour

Mandatory Fees include Registration Fee and Technology Fee.

Advising and Academic Support is available to all students by appointment only. The Student Activity Center includes a game room, gym, three resistance pools, fitness center, and rock climbing room.

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Financial Aid is available to those who qualify (http://www.swmich.edu/financialaid)

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwestern Michigan College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Annual Salary: $66440

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).