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.
Tuition & Completion Time for 3 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $14,950$2,2151,000 Hours7 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,300$1,782750 Hours5 Months $9,978
3Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $7,500$1,674600 Hours4 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.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population48
Graduation Rate27%
Number of Faculty6
Student to Faculty Ratio25 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).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$14,950
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.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate2021
2 Years Certificate1010
Total3031

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.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 21 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist13
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist8
Total21
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 10 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist10
Total10

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.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total48246
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American000
Hispanic48246
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White000
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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