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Southern Careers Institute-Austin

Austin, TX·Private for-profit·1,079 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 65% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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Accept
1,079
Students
$23,458
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$24,400
Earnings
10 yr
$7,389
Debt

About This School

Southern Careers Institute-Austin is a private for-profit institution located in Austin, Texas with approximately 1,079 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $23,458 per year. Typical graduates earn $24,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $24,400 ten years out, which is modest for someone paying $23,458 per year in net costs, even though the median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $7,389. This school may be worth considering if you're pursuing a specific vocational certificate and need a small, hands-on environment in Austin — but be realistic that the earnings potential likely won't lead to rapid financial payoff. Before enrolling, compare the specific program you want against community college alternatives, which may offer similar training at a lower total cost.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Computer Science45%
Health Professions26%
Business & Marketing9%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
N/A
Out-of-State Tuition
N/A
Avg Net Price
$23,458
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants65%
Median debt at graduation$7,389

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$24,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,389
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,389
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$20,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$24,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White29%
Black24%
Hispanic/Latino38%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,079 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Southern Careers Institute-Austin

1701 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 100

Austin, TX 78744

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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