Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi

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2023 Average Net Price

$24,758

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

505

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

62%

378 Graduates

About

Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is a higher education institution located in Nueces County, TX. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi were Medical Assistant (115 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (50 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (38 degrees).

In 2023, 281 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi. 83.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (168 degrees), 1.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (92 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,698 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,758.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$24,758

2023 Value

1.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,758. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi grew by 1.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.61% with respect to 2022, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3698 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi had a total enrollment of 505 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is 505 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64% Hispanic or Latino, 29.3% White, 3.17% Black or African American, 1.39% Two or More Races, 0.792% Asian, and 0.198% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (52.9%), followed by White Female (23.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 505 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is 505 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi was 75%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
323 enrolled students
White
148 enrolled students
Black or African American
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is 64% Hispanic or Latino, 29.3% White, 3.17% Black or African American, 1.39% Two or More Races, 0.792% Asian, and 0.198% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 187 more women than men received degrees from Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is hispanic or latino (168 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (92 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is Medical Assistant (115 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (50 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (38 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (40 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (50 degrees), and Health (179 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi are Registered nurses (1,535,208 people), Accountants & auditors (1,016,631 people), Other managers (753,773 people), Financial managers (513,598 people), and Chief executives & legislators (399,899 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi in 2023 are Precision Production (40 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (50 degrees), Health (179 degrees), and Business (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi are Precision Production (40 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (50 degrees), Health (179 degrees), and Business (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi.

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
115 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
50 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi was Medical Assistant with 115 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

234

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi, which is 0.201 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (234).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi in Welding Technology, which is 3.44 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi in Medical Assistant, which is 27.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% of students graduating from Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
168 degrees awarded
White
92 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is hispanic or latino (168 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (92 degrees).

1.07% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
139 degrees awarded
White Female
76 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is hispanic or latino female (139 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (76 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$2.63M

2023 Salaries

1.08%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi paid a median of $2.63M in salaries, a 1.08% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.79% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 22.1% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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