Southern Careers Institute-Pharr Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is a private for-profit trade school in Pharr, Texas, enrolling about 596 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 61.02% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $27,035 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,833 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 596 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.02%
- First-Generation Students: 63.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 60.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,014
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern Careers Institute-Pharr, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr?
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is located in Pharr, TX (ZIP 78577).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr public or private?
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Southern Careers Institute-Pharr cost?
Average net price after aid: $21,833.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,727 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,460 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,239 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,432 |
How big is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr?
Total enrollment: 596 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,014 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Careers Institute-Pharr?
150%-time completion rate: 61.02%.
First-year retention: 76.6%.
What do graduates of Southern Careers Institute-Pharr earn?
Median earnings: $24,849 six years after entry; $27,035 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,708.
74.26% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (161 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (114 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (35 completions)
- Computer Support Specialist (27 completions)
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (26 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (24 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (15 completions)
- 05.1071 (9 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (7 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 61.02%; median earnings $27,035 at 10 years; net price $21,833. 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 Southern Careers Institute-Pharr was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,833
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern Careers Institute-Pharr had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,833.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,332 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,833 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 Southern Careers Institute-Pharr.
Financial Aid by Income Level
74.26% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69.74% 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 Southern Careers Institute-Pharr 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 Southern Careers Institute-Pharr in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $23,849 |
| 2014 | — | — | $22,252 |
| 2015 | — | — | $23,277 |
| 2016 | — | — | $21,795 |
| 2017 | — | — | $23,323 |
| 2018 | — | — | $25,256 |
| 2019 | — | — | $26,889 |
| 2020 | — | — | $24,347 |
| 2021 | — | — | $24,138 |
| 2022 | — | — | $24,851 |
| 2023 | — | — | $21,588 |
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
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr reported total enrollment of about 596 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (71.5%), White (25.2%), and Black or African American (1.5%). About 74.26% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Pharr in 2024 is 596 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,014 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.6%
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 71.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
23.09% 100% Completion Time
61.02% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.09% of students graduating from Southern Careers Institute-Pharr completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 19% male / 81% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 90% male / 10% female
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 37% male / 63% 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 Southern Careers Institute-Pharr.
Return on Investment
$8,708 Median Student Debt
$27,035 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.21% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
209.57% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern Careers Institute-Pharr.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 161 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 114 completions
3. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 35 completions
4. Computer Support Specialist: 27 completions
5. General Office Occupations and Clerical Services: 26 completions
6. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 24 completions
7. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 15 completions
8. 05.1071: 9 completions
9. Business Administration and Management, General: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Southern Careers Institute-Pharr.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern Careers Institute-Pharr graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern Careers Institute-Pharr from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 60.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,665
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,530
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is a private for-profit institution located in Pharr, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Welding Technology/Welder, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 596 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (71.5%), White (25.2%), Black or African American (1.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 61.02%. Approximately 74.26% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Pharr, TX 78577
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr located?
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is located in Pharr, TX.
How much does Southern Careers Institute-Pharr cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $21,833 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Southern Careers Institute-Pharr?
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,014 students, Hispanic or Latino (71.5%), White (25.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern Careers Institute-Pharr?
About 63.7% of students at Southern Careers Institute-Pharr are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southern Careers Institute-Pharr earn?
Median earnings are $24,849 six years after entry and $27,035 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Careers Institute-Pharr?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern Careers Institute-Pharr students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,708.
Is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr public or private?
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is a private for-profit institution located in Pharr, TX.
Is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr an HBCU?
No. Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr a tribal college?
No. Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Southern Careers Institute-Pharr reports 71.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southern Careers Institute-Pharr 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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Pharr, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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.