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Southern Careers Institute - South Texas is located in a small city, in Pharr, Texas. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Southern Careers Institute - South Texas top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study medical assistant and technician and medical adminstration.
The admissions department at Southern Careers Institute - South Texas does not accept all those who apply.
The school offers classes to 275 students (275 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Southern Careers Institute - South Texas.
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 - South Texas
1414 N Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
General Phone: (512) 448-4795
Admissions Phone: (956) 687-1415
Financial Aid Phone: (956) 687-1415
Southern Careers Institute - South Texas awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 192 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 57 | medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 41 | accounting technology |
| Office And Administration | 20 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Careers Institute - South Texas in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 235 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 75 | 2 |
In 2005, Southern Careers Institute - South Texas had a total enrollment of 275 students (275 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 13% |
| Women | 87% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 83% |
| Asian | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 49% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
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 | 71 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 58% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pharr, 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 | 316 | 298 | 94% | 277 | 93% |
| Men | 53 | 47 | 89% | 35 | 74% |
| Women | 263 | 251 | 95% | 242 | 96% |
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: (956) 687-1415
Financial Aid:
Southern Careers Institute - South Texas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3035301)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (956) 687-1415
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 - South Texas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| 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 (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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