Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen

Harlingen, TX · Private for-profit · Associate degree-granting

Located in Harlingen, Texas, Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 543 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $27,035 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 60.1%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $8,708, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.1x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,724 per year. The most popular programs include Machinist, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Health Services Administration, and Business Operations.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$27,035
Graduation Rate
60.1%
Median Debt
$8,708
Average Net Price
$23,724
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.14x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.1x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
543
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
72.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
72.3%
Federal Loan Rate
61.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$23,735
Income $30K–$48K
$23,036
Income $48K–$75K
$23,836

Student Demographics

Women
63.9%
White
24.9%
Black
1.1%
Hispanic
62.4%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
10.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
18.1%

Accreditations

Programs (7)

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 4

Undergraduate Certificate (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Machinist $41,564 168
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $30,215 140
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians $45,041 76
Health Services Administration $31,017 35
Business Operations $28,748 22
Accounting $33,645 6

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