Southern Careers Institute-Austin
Southern Careers Institute-Austin is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Austin, TX. It offers 13 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (3/13/1991 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder and the 2025 tuition and fees is $18,450. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder programs ($18,409). The length of the program is 926 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Southern Careers Institute-Austin.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $18,450 | - | 926 Hours | 9 Months | $18,409 |
| 2 | Welding Technology/Welder | $13,950 | $300 | 700 Hours | 7 Months | $10,695 |
| 3 | Business Administration and Management | $18,450 | - | 800 Hours | 9 Months | $29,282 |
| 4 | Computer Support Specialist | $13,950 | - | 720 Hours | 9 Months | $22,337 |
| 5 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $18,450 | - | 978 Hours | 10 Months | $16,239 |
| 6 | Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | $15,800 | - | 700 Hours | 7 Months | $13,331 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 746 students attended Southern Careers Institute-Austin in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 95 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 52 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 313 (full-time) and 87 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southern Careers Institute-Austin is 53% and transfer-out rate is 4%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 746 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Number of Faculty | 147 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Careers Institute-Austin is $18,450
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
74% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,794 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,450 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $10,260 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $10,161 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,794 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southern Careers Institute-Austin offers 12 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 529 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 9 | 7 | 368 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 1 | 161 |
| Total | 12 | 8 | 529 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Austin are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 529 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 368 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 161 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ (5 completers) | 243 completers |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ | 45 |
| Information Technology | ✔ | 96 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✔ | 64 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✔ | 0 |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✔ | 38 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 81 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 81 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 4 |
| Business | ✔ | 40 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | 2 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✔ | 38 |
| Total | 368 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 29 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 29 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✔ | 132 completers |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✔ | 85 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 47 |
| Total | 161 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 746 students have enrolled into Southern Careers Institute-Austin. By gender, 250 male and 496 female students are attending the school.
There are 242 White (32.44%), 185 Black/African American (24.80%), 257 Hispanic (34.45%), 2 Asian (0.27%), and 314 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 746 | 250 | 496 |
| American Indian/Native American | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 185 | 61 | 124 |
| Hispanic | 257 | 88 | 169 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 242 | 78 | 164 |
| Two More | 32 | 12 | 20 |
| Un-Known | 20 | 6 | 14 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1701 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 100, Austin, TX
- 512-437-7500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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