Is this school public or private?

The school is a private for-profit institution.

How many students receive Pell Grants?

74.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, Precision Metal Working, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Accounting and Related Services, and Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. It also offers an associate degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations.

What do graduates of the Precision Metal Working program typically earn?

The median earnings 2 years after completion for Precision Metal Working are reported at $24,201.

What is the completion rate for students at this school?

The completion rate is reported at 47.2%.

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Southern Careers Institute-Pharr

Pharr, Texas · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 596 students · WeldingMachining & CNCMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr

$21,833

cheaper than 9% of comparable schools

Completion rate

47.2%

Median debt at completion

$8,708

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$27,035

earns ~$1,238.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is a private for-profit school in Pharr, TX that mainly awards certificates. It serves 596 students who are pursuing careers in medical administration, metalworking, and business operations.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $21,833, while the median student debt at completion is $8,708. About 47.2% of students complete their programs, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,035.

Net price is 160% above the Texas median ($8,390) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 30% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$24,201
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$18,838
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$20,807
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	$19,422
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	$15,640
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: The school is a private for-profit institution.
How many students receive Pell Grants?: 74.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, Precision Metal Working, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Accounting and Related Services, and Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. It also offers an associate degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations.
What do graduates of the Precision Metal Working program typically earn?: The median earnings 2 years after completion for Precision Metal Working are reported at $24,201.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?: The completion rate is reported at 47.2%.

Other options in Texas

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Alvin Community College	Alvin	$8,525	30.2%	$45,762
Amarillo College	Amarillo	$4,600	35.8%	$41,302
Angelina College	Lufkin	$7,773	24.9%	$37,301
Austin Community College District	Austin	$6,390	16.1%	$43,177
Coastal Bend College	Beeville	$4,237	28.8%	$35,086
Blinn College District	Brenham	$10,844	16.2%	$46,318

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 408385. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.