Below Average

Score: 44/100

Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Harlingen, Texas 78550

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 60%

Outcomes

C+

63/100

Affordability

49/100

Resources

40/100

Experience

37/100

Prestige

25/100

Quick Stats

437

Total Enrollment

60%

Graduation Rate

70%

Retention Rate

25.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $179,935
Avg rent near campus: $1,053/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78594 (7.5% cap, Santa Rosa)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

95%

Receive Any Aid

91%

Receive Pell Grants

77%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 125 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 109 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 67 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 18 grads/yr General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 17 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 7 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 7 grads/yr Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen's top programs commonly pursue.

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Medical assistants

$44k/yr 811,000 jobs

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

$77k/yr 67,300 jobs

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Health information technologists and medical registrars

$67k/yr 41,900 jobs

Medical records specialists

$50k/yr 194,800 jobs

Student Demographics

437

Total Students

42%

Women

63%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 38%

Hispanic 59%

Black 2%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 53%

Hybrid (Some Online) 47%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 63%

25-64 (Adult) 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen?

The graduation rate at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen a good school?

Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen?

Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen has a total enrollment of 437 students.

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