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Private For-Profit Associate Good 55/100

Southern Careers Institute-Austin

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Austin, Texas

About Southern Careers Institute-Austin

Southern Careers Institute-Austin is a private for-profit institution offering associate degrees based in Austin, Texas. It enrolls 746 students (a small, tight-knit student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: scitexas.edu

Acceptance: Open
Graduation: 58.3%
Net Price: $25,660
Median Earnings (10yr): $27,035
Enrollment: 746
Student : Faculty: 25:1

Accreditor Council on Occupational Education

Academic Calendar Continuous

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

55/100

UCD Score · 2-Year

Outcomes 50

Value 5

Affordability 48

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Southern Careers Institute-Austin generally admits all qualified applicants.

Acceptance Rate

Open

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Southern Careers Institute-Austin isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $25,660 per year. That's in line with the typical net price for private for-profit colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$25,660

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

60%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

56%

Borrowing to attend

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$25,706
$30,001 – $48,000

$25,222
$48,001 – $75,000

$25,937
$75,001 – $110,000

$25,652
Over $110,000

$29,968

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,687

10% percentile

$4,750

25% percentile

$8,708

Median percentile

$9,500

75% percentile

$9,500

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $7,389 ↓ $1,319

No Pell $7,125 ↓ $1,583

Dependent students $7,125 ↓ $1,583

Independent students $7,917 ↓ $791

Female students $8,708 —

Male students $7,125 ↓ $1,583

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $4,354, less than completers ($8,708), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

58% of full-time students who enrolled at Southern Careers Institute-Austin graduate within six years, and 64% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

58%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

64%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Southern Careers Institute-Austin earn a median of $27,035 ten years after first enrolling. That's below the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$27,035

Earning > $25K

46%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$22,000

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$34,200

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $12,200, about 36% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 9.5 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Concerning. Only 28% of graduates are actively reducing principal even seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Southern Careers Institute-Austin is home to 746 students, a small, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 64% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled

746

Part-Time

First-Generation

64%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Hispanic 34.5% 257

White 32.4% 242

Black 24.8% 185

Other 5.4% 40

Asian 0.3% 2

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Southern Careers Institute-Austin. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large City Austin, Texas

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

71% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Continuous scheduling structure

What You Can Study

Southern Careers Institute-Austin offers a focused set of programs: 4 distinct programs across 3 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

2 Programs

Health

Health Administration $59K ($42K–$80K)
Medical Assisting $69K ($46K–$91K)

1 Program

Engineering Tech

Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians $66K ($46K–$91K)

1 Program

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is 25:1, high (larger classes are common).

Student : Faculty

25:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Avg Faculty Salary

$38,647

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

95 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Instructors	95	100%	$38,647

Pros & Cons of Southern Careers Institute-Austin

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Southern Careers Institute-Austin tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Open admissions
Tight-knit, close community feel
Wide reach of need-based federal aid
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body

CONS

Above-average net price
Larger class sizes than typical
Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
First-year retention is below typical
Below-average post-graduation earnings

Best for: Based on the data, Southern Careers Institute-Austin is a fit for students who want a clear path to start college without a competitive admissions barrier; students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Careers Institute-Austin

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Southern Careers Institute-Austin.

Is Southern Careers Institute-Austin hard to get into?

Southern Careers Institute-Austin has open or near-open admissions. Most qualified applicants are accepted.

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

Southern Careers Institute-Austin has an acceptance rate of 0%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

How much does Southern Careers Institute-Austin cost?

The average net price after aid at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is $25,660 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Southern Careers Institute-Austin worth it?

Moderate return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $27,035 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $25,660 per year. That's roughly 1.1x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Southern Careers Institute-Austin known for?

Southern Careers Institute-Austin is best known for its programs in Health Administration, Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Medical Assisting. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Southern Careers Institute-Austin graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Southern Careers Institute-Austin are $27,035, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Southern Careers Institute-Austin accredited?

Yes. Southern Careers Institute-Austin is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

How many students attend Southern Careers Institute-Austin?

Southern Careers Institute-Austin enrolls 746 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

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

Southern Careers Institute-Austin graduates 58% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Southern Careers Institute-Austin a public or private college?

Southern Careers Institute-Austin is a Private For-Profit institution.

Where is Southern Careers Institute-Austin located?

Southern Careers Institute-Austin is located in Austin, Texas.

What programs does Southern Careers Institute-Austin offer?

Southern Careers Institute-Austin offers 4 distinct programs. The most popular include Health Administration, Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Medical Assisting.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Southern Careers Institute-Austin?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is 25:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.