Southern Careers Institute-Pharr
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Pharr, TX. It offers 10 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Pharr 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-Pharr.
| 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 | $14,250 | - | 700 Hours | 7 Months | $10,695 |
| 3 | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | $18,450 | - | 800 Hours | 9 Months | $17,541 |
| 4 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $18,450 | - | 848 Hours | 9 Months | $14,974 |
| 5 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $18,450 | - | 926 Hours | 10 Months | $18,409 |
| 6 | Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | $18,450 | - | 806 Hours | 9 Months | $10,253 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 596 students attended Southern Careers Institute-Pharr in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 12 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
The graduation rate of Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is 61% and transfer-out rate is 3%. The retention rate is 77% at the school.
| Student Population | 596 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Number of Faculty | 15 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is $18,450
. 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 $4,631 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,450 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $10,260 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $6,084 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,631 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr offers 9 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, 412 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 3 | 227 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 1 | 185 |
| Total | 9 | 4 | 412 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Pharr are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 412 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 227 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 185 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ (1 completers) | 27 completers |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✔ | 27 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 114 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 114 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 44 completers |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✕ | 9 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 35 |
| Business | ✔ | 42 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | 15 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 1 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✔ | 26 |
| Total | 227 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✔ | 185 completers |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✔ | 24 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 161 |
| Total | 185 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 596 students have enrolled into Southern Careers Institute-Pharr. By gender, 235 male and 361 female students are attending the school.
There are 150 White (25.17%), 9 Black/African American (1.51%), 426 Hispanic (71.48%), 3 Asian (0.50%), and 433 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 596 | 235 | 361 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 426 | 166 | 260 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 150 | 59 | 91 |
| Two More | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Un-Known | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1500 N. Jackson Rd, Pharr, TX
- 512-437-7500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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