Paying for Southern Careers Institute-Waco
Tuition & Fees
$18,450
Largest Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
number of programs offered
6
The largest programs at Southern Careers Institute-Waco is Medical/Clinical Assistant and its 2025 tuition is $18,450. The length of the program is 978 contact hours ( or credit hours) and, it requires 9 months to complete the program in average.
The tuition & fees at Southern Careers Institute-Wacois average compared to the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant program (the average is $16,239).
Largest Programs Information
The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Southern Careers Institute-Waco with program length and completion time.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average (in Vocational schools) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $18,450 | - | 978 Contact Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Business Administration and Management | $22,100 | - | 1080 Contact Hours | 12 Months | $29,282 |
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-Waco.
2025 Living Costs
The 2025 average living costs is $14,094 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Southern Careers Institute-Wacohas decreased by 0.93% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Southern Careers Institute-Waco.
Living Costs Trends
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,740 | $4,635 |
| 2022 | $7,740 | $4,635 |
| 2023 | $7,740 | $4,635 |
| 2024 | $9,144 | $6,012 |
| 2025 | $10,260 | $3,834 |
Living Costs Trends Chart