Below Average

Score: 42/100

Southern Careers Institute-Pharr

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Pharr, Texas 78577

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

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: 55%

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

48/100

Resources

42/100

Experience

31/100

Prestige

21/100

Quick Stats

629

Total Enrollment

55%

Graduation Rate

67%

Retention Rate

25.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Southern Careers Institute-Pharr Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $162,990
Avg rent near campus: $1,142/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78516 (5.7% cap, Alamo)

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🏆 Where Southern Careers Institute-Pharr Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#19

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

of 20 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

92%

Receive Pell Grants

79%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Medical/Clinical Assistant 161 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 114 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 35 grads/yr Computer Support Specialist 27 grads/yr General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 26 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 24 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 15 grads/yr Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 9 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 7 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Medical assistants

$44k/yr 811,000 jobs

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

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

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Pharmacy technicians

$43k/yr 490,400 jobs

Computer network support specialists

$73k/yr 152,700 jobs

Computer user support specialists

$60k/yr 729,500 jobs

Cargo and freight agents

$50k/yr 100,600 jobs

Student Demographics

629

Total Students

56%

Women

70%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 22%

Hispanic 75%

Black 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 37%

Hybrid (Some Online) 63%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 70%

25-64 (Adult) 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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-Pharr?

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-Pharr?

The graduation rate at Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr a good school?

Southern Careers Institute-Pharr has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (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 (F): 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-Pharr?

Southern Careers Institute-Pharr has a total enrollment of 629 students.

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