Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen
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. 72% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen is a private for-profit institution located in Harlingen, Texas with approximately 543 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $23,724 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $24,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who do best here are motivated, career-focused adults in the Rio Grande Valley who want hands-on vocational training close to home and need a faster path into the workforce than a traditional four-year college offers. The relatively low median debt at graduation — $8,708 — is a genuine bright spot, meaning most students leave without the crushing loan burden that haunts graduates of pricier for-profit schools. That said, the numbers tell a story you need to sit with: median earnings ten years after enrollment are just $24,400, which is modest even for South Texas, and a 60% graduation rate means four out of ten students don't finish — often losing time and money in the process. Before committing to the $23,724 annual net price, I'd strongly encourage you to ask the admissions office for program-specific completion and employment data, since outcomes can vary significantly by field of study. If you're set on this school, go in with a clear career target, a concrete plan to finish, and ideally some employer connections in mind — students who treat this as a stepping stone with intention tend to get the most out of it.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 33% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (543 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen
1122 Morgan Boulevard
Harlingen, TX 78550
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen cost?
The average net price at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen is about $23,724 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen?
Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen has a graduation rate of 60%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
- 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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