Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi
Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Corpus Christi, TX. It offers 6 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2024 tuition and fees is $18,450. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 978 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $18,450 | - | 978 Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,800 | - | 1,000 Hours | 10 Months | $16,042 |
| 3 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $18,450 | - | 926 Hours | 10 Months | $18,409 |
| 4 | Welding Technology/Welder | $14,250 | - | 700 Hours | 7 Months | $10,695 |
| 5 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $18,450 | - | 848 Hours | 9 Months | $14,974 |
| 6 | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | $18,450 | - | 800 Hours | 9 Months | $17,541 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 470 students attended Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 11 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
The graduation rate of Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is 72% and the retention rate is 70% at the school.
| Student Population | 470 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Number of Faculty | 18 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is $18,450
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
83% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,444 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,450 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $9,144 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $7,758 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,444 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi offers 6 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 333 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 1 | 87 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 1 | 246 |
| Total | 6 | 2 | 333 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 333 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 87 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 246 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 42 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 42 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 39 completers |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 39 |
| Business | ✔ | 6 completers |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✔ | 6 |
| Total | 87 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 48 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 48 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✔ | 198 completers |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✔ | 56 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 142 |
| Total | 246 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 470 students have enrolled into Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi. By gender, 70 male and 400 female students are attending the school.
There are 136 White (28.94%), 24 Black/African American (5.11%), 284 Hispanic (60.43%), 7 Asian (1.49%), and 300 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 470 | 70 | 400 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Black/African American | 24 | 3 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 284 | 42 | 242 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 136 | 23 | 113 |
| Two More | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Un-Known | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 2422 Airline Road, Corpus Christi, TX
- 512-437-7500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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