Southern Careers Institute-Waco

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

Southern Careers Institute-Waco is a private for-profit institution in Waco, Texas, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 185 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. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 46.6%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $8,708, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.1x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,140 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Machinist, Electrical & Power Transmission, Business Operations, and Health Services Administration.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$27,035
Graduation Rate
46.6%
Median Debt
$8,708
Average Net Price
$23,140
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.17x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.1x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
185
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
58.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
62.9%
Federal Loan Rate
58.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$22,825
Income $30K–$48K
$23,445
Income $48K–$75K
$24,123
Income $110K+
$27,247

Student Demographics

Women
63.9%
White
29.2%
Black
37.3%
Hispanic
30.3%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
2.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
18.1%

Accreditations

Programs (5)

Undergraduate Certificate (5)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $30,215 66
Machinist $41,564 27
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 24
Business Operations $28,748 4
Health Services Administration $31,017 1

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