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Corpus Christi, Texas is home to Southern Careers Institute. Corpus Christi is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Southern Careers Institute go up to the Certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in medical assistant and technician.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 233 enrolled students (as of 2005). Southern Careers Institute has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Instruct students to such competency levels that they are qualified for employment and become gainfully employed in their chosen profession."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Careers Institute
2422 Airline Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
General Phone: (512) 448-4795
Admissions Phone: (361) 857-5700
Financial Aid Phone: (361) 857-5700
Southern Careers Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 219 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Business And Management | 44 | accounting technology |
| Medical Adminstration | 29 | medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Careers Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 229 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 76 | 2 |
In 2005, Southern Careers Institute had a total enrollment of 233 students (233 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 7% |
| Women | 93% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 61% |
| Asian | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 30% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 49% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Corpus Christi, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 331 | 290 | 88% | 267 | 92% |
| Men | 30 | 23 | 77% | 18 | 78% |
| Women | 301 | 267 | 89% | 249 | 93% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (361) 857-5700
Financial Aid:
Southern Careers Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3035302)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (361) 857-5700
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Careers Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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