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Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 1,089 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr
$29,458
cheaper than 2% of comparable schools
Completion rate
55.5%
Median debt at completion
$8,708
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$27,035
earns ~$917.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio is a private for-profit school in San Antonio, TX that mainly awards certificates. It serves students pursuing trades like metal working, medical assisting, and electrical installation. The school reports a 55.5% completion rate and an average annual net price of $29,458 after aid.

What to know

About 64.8% of students receive Pell Grants, but the average net price remains high at $29,458 per year. The median student debt at completion is $8,708, while median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,035. Completion rates undercount transfer-outs, so the 55.5% figure represents the official reported rate.

Net price is 251% 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

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$24,201
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$18,838
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$27,203
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$20,807
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificate$19,422
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificate$15,640
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

Does this school offer financial aid?
Yes, 64.8% of students received Pell Grants in the reported data.
What programs are available and what credentials do they lead to?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Environmental Control Technologies, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Accounting and Related Services, Business Operations Support, and Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, plus other programs.
How much do graduates typically earn?
Median earnings two years after completion range from $15,640 for Business Operations Support to $27,203 for Environmental Control Technologies. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,035.
What is the school's completion rate?
The reported completion rate is 55.5%.
Is Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio a public or private school?
It is a private for-profit school.

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Alvin Community CollegeAlvin$8,52530.2%$45,762
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Coastal Bend CollegeBeeville$4,23728.8%$35,086
Blinn College DistrictBrenham$10,84416.2%$46,318
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 482015. 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.