Austin Career Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Austin Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Austin, Texas, enrolling about 102 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 85.83% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (42.2%) and Black or African American (25.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,145 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 102 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 85.83%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 488
Austin Career Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Austin Career Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Austin Career Institute?
Austin Career Institute is located in Austin, TX (ZIP 78752).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Austin Career Institute public or private?
Austin Career Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Austin Career Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $17,145.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,247 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,622 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,367 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,372 |
| $110,001+ | $20,372 |
How big is Austin Career Institute?
Total enrollment: 102 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 488 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Austin Career Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 85.83%.
How much debt do students have?
47.38% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Austin Career Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electrician (70 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (64 completions)
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Austin Career Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 85.83%; net price $17,145. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Austin Career Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,145
2024 Value
In 2024 Austin Career Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,145.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$68,580 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,145 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Austin Career Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
47.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Austin Career Institute was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Austin Career Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2020–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | — | $18,760 |
| 2021 | — | — | $11,524 |
| 2022 | — | — | $23,220 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,530 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Austin Career Institute reported total enrollment of about 102 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 87% male and 13% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (42.2%), Black or African American (25.5%), and White (19.6%). About 47.38% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Austin Career Institute in 2024 is 102 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 488 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
80.00% 100% Completion Time
85.83% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 80.00% of students graduating from Austin Career Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrician: 90% male / 10% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Austin Career Institute.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Austin Career Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electrician: 70 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 64 completions
3. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other: 23 completions
Most popular programs at Austin Career Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Austin Career Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Austin Career Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,405
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Austin Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Austin, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other. Enrollment is approximately 102 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (42.2%), Black or African American (25.5%), White (19.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 85.83%. Approximately 47.38% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Austin, TX 78752
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 85.83% graduation rate, Austin Career Institute demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Austin Career Institute located?
Austin Career Institute is located in Austin, TX.
How much does Austin Career Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,145 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Austin Career Institute?
Austin Career Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 488 students, Hispanic or Latino (42.2%), Black or African American (25.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Austin Career Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 85.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Austin Career Institute public or private?
Austin Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Austin, TX.
Is Austin Career Institute an HBCU?
No. Austin Career Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Austin Career Institute a tribal college?
No. Austin Career Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Austin Career Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Austin Career Institute reports 42.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Austin Career Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Austin Career Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.