Southern Careers Institute-Waco
Southern Careers Institute-Waco is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Waco, TX. It offers 7 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Waco 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 2 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Southern Careers Institute-Waco.
| 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 | Business Administration and Management | $22,100 | - | 1,080 Hours | 12 Months | $29,282 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 185 students attended Southern Careers Institute-Waco in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 5 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 number of non-teaching staffs is 20 (full-time) and 8 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southern Careers Institute-Waco is 45% and transfer-out rate is 4%. The retention rate is 59% at the school.
| Student Population | 185 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 45% |
| Number of Faculty | 11 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Careers Institute-Waco is $18,450
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
77% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,750 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,450 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $10,260 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $3,834 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,750 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southern Careers Institute-Waco offers 6 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, 118 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 4 | 1 | 28 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 1 | 90 |
| Total | 6 | 2 | 118 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Waco are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 118 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 28 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 90 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 11 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 13 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Business | ✔ | 4 completers |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✔ | 4 |
| Total | 28 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✔ | 90 completers |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✔ | 0 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 90 |
| Total | 90 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 185 students have enrolled into Southern Careers Institute-Waco. By gender, 19 male and 166 female students are attending the school.
There are 54 White (29.19%), 69 Black/African American (37.30%), 56 Hispanic (30.27%), 1 Asian (0.54%), and 60 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 185 | 19 | 166 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 69 | 10 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 4 | 52 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 54 | 5 | 49 |
| Two More | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 3700 South IH-35 Suite A, Waco, TX
- 512-387-7528
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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