Southern Texas Careers Academy
Southern Texas Careers Academy is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Mission, TX. It offers 3 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (1/31/2012 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southern Texas Careers Academy is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $14,950. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,000 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 7 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Southern Texas Careers Academy.
Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
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1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $14,950 | $2,215 | 1,000 Hours | 7 Months | $16,042 |
2 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $9,300 | $1,782 | 750 Hours | 5 Months | $9,978 |
3 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $7,500 | $1,674 | 600 Hours | 4 Months | $5,356 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 48 students attended Southern Texas Careers Academy in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 3 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 7 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southern Texas Careers Academy is 27% and the retention rate is 85% at the school.
Student Population | 48 |
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Graduation Rate | 27% |
Number of Faculty | 6 |
Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Texas Careers Academy is $14,950
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
100% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,310 (exclude student loans).
Tuition & Fees | $14,950 |
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Books & Supplies | $2,215 |
Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,098 |
Off-Campus Expenses | $3,487 |
Average Financial Amount | $5,310 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southern Texas Careers Academy offers 3 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, 31 students have completed their career programs.
Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
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Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 21 |
2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Total | 3 | 0 | 31 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southern Texas Careers Academy are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 31 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 21 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 10 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
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Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 21 completers |
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 13 |
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 8 |
Total | 21 |
Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
---|---|---|
Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 10 completers |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 10 |
Total | 10 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 48 students have enrolled into Southern Texas Careers Academy. By gender, 2 male and 46 female students are attending the school.
48 Hispanic (100.00%), and 48 students with other races.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 48 | 2 | 46 |
American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Black/African American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hispanic | 48 | 2 | 46 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
White | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 601 East Nolana Suite C, Mission, TX
- 956-687-7772
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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