Southern Careers Institute-Pharr
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. 74% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is a private for-profit institution located in Pharr, Texas with approximately 596 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $21,833 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $24,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who are drawn to hands-on vocational training in the Rio Grande Valley and want to stay close to home will find this school worth a serious look, especially given the relatively low median debt at graduation of just $8,708 — well below what you'd carry from most colleges. That's a real advantage, and it matters. However, the numbers raise some honest concerns: a 58% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish, which is a risk worth talking through before you commit, and median earnings of $24,400 a decade after enrollment suggest that the career payoff, while steady, is modest. At $21,833 per year in net price, you'll want to make sure the specific program you're entering has strong local job placement — ask the school directly for field-specific outcomes, not just school-wide averages. My honest advice: if you know exactly which career track you're pursuing and have a clear plan to finish, this can be a practical, affordable stepping stone — but go in with your eyes open and a completion strategy in hand.
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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 (596 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southern Careers Institute-Pharr cost?
The average net price at Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is about $21,833 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-Pharr?
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr has a graduation rate of 58%, 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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