Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville
Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Brownsville, TX. It offers 9 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is Electrician and the 2025 tuition and fees is $14,210. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Electrician programs ($15,963). The length of the program is 720 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 7 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | $14,210 | - | 720 Hours | 7 Months | $15,963 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,800 | - | 1,000 Hours | 10 Months | $16,042 |
| 3 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $18,450 | - | 978 Hours | 10 Months | $16,239 |
| 4 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $18,450 | - | 848 Hours | 9 Months | $14,974 |
| 5 | Computer Support Specialist | $13,950 | - | 720 Hours | 7 Months | $22,337 |
| 6 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $18,450 | - | 926 Hours | 10 Months | $18,409 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 631 students attended Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 12 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 7 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
The graduation rate of Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is 68% and transfer-out rate is 2%. The retention rate is 74% at the school.
| Student Population | 631 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 68% |
| Number of Faculty | 19 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is $14,210
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
84% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,228 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $14,210 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,695 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $3,645 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,228 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville offers 8 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, 476 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 5 | 0 | 252 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 224 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 476 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 476 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 252 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 224 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 19 completers |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | 19 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 186 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 186 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 34 completers |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 34 |
| Business | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 7 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✕ | 6 |
| Total | 252 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 106 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 106 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 118 completers |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | 14 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 104 |
| Total | 224 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 631 students have enrolled into Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville. By gender, 310 male and 321 female students are attending the school.
There are 170 White (26.94%), 3 Black/African American (0.48%), 448 Hispanic (71.00%), 2 Asian (0.32%), and 456 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 631 | 310 | 321 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 448 | 223 | 225 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 170 | 80 | 90 |
| Two More | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 935 N. Expressway, Brownsville, TX
- 512-437-7500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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