Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen
Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Harlingen, TX. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $18,450. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 978 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-Harlingen.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $18,450 | - | 978 Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Welding Technology/Welder | $13,950 | - | 700 Hours | 7 Months | $10,695 |
| 3 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | $20,025 | - | 942 Hours | 10 Months | $13,584 |
| 4 | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | $18,450 | - | 800 Hours | 9 Months | $17,541 |
| 5 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $18,450 | - | 926 Hours | 10 Months | $18,409 |
| 6 | Business Administration and Management | $21,100 | - | 1,080 Hours | 12 Months | $29,282 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 543 students attended Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 13 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 6 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
The graduation rate of Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen is 60% and transfer-out rate is 4%. The retention rate is 73% at the school.
| Student Population | 543 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Number of Faculty | 19 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen is $18,450
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
79% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,456 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,450 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $10,260 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $5,670 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,456 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen offers 7 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, 348 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 4 | 2 | 154 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 1 | 194 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 348 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 348 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 154 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 194 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 125 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 125 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✕ | 5 |
| Business | ✔ | 24 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | 7 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✔ | 17 |
| Total | 154 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 67 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 67 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✔ | 127 completers |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✔ | 18 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 109 |
| Total | 194 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 543 students have enrolled into Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen. By gender, 299 male and 244 female students are attending the school.
There are 135 White (24.86%), 6 Black/African American (1.10%), 339 Hispanic (62.43%), and 401 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 543 | 299 | 244 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 339 | 205 | 134 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 135 | 32 | 103 |
| Two More | 59 | 56 | 3 |
| Un-Known | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1122 Morgan Boulevard, Harlingen, TX
- 512-437-7500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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