Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $18,450-978 Contact Hours9 Months $16,239
2Welding Technology/Welder $13,950-700 Contact Hours7 Months $10,695
3Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician $20,025-942 Contact Hours10 Months $13,584
4General Office Occupations and Clerical Services $18,450-800 Contact Hours9 Months $17,541
5Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder $18,450-926 Contact Hours10 Months $18,409
6Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping $18,450-806 Contact Hours9 Months $10,253

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Medical/Clinical Assistant program which is the largest program at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $14,463 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingenhas increased by 9.02% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen.
Living Costs Trends
Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$8,226$5,040
2021$8,226$5,040
2022$8,226$5,040
2023$8,226$5,040
2024$9,144$5,319
Living Costs Trends Chart