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Laredo, Texas is home to Southern Careers Institute. Laredo is a medium-sized 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 110 enrolled students (as of 2005). Southern Careers Institute has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Instruct studtnts 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
4805 Maher
Laredo, TX 78041
General Phone: (956) 723-2345
Admissions Phone: (512) 448-4795
Financial Aid Phone: (512) 448-4795
http://www.scitexas.com
Southern Careers Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 88 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 24 | medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 19 | accounting technology |
| Office And Administration | 9 | 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 | 94 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 46 | 2 |
In 2005, Southern Careers Institute had a total enrollment of 110 students (110 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 5% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 93% |
| Asian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Laredo, 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 | 196 | 154 | 79% | 131 | 85% |
| Men | 29 | 21 | 72% | 16 | 76% |
| Women | 167 | 133 | 80% | 115 | 86% |
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: (512) 448-4795
Financial Aid:
Southern Careers Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3035304)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (512) 448-4795
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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