Southern Careers Institute-Austin

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2023 Average Net Price
$23,259
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
1,079
100% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
51.5%
350 Graduates

About

Southern Careers Institute-Austin is a higher education institution located in Travis County, TX. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern Careers Institute-Austin were Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (117 degrees awarded), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (47 degrees), and Medical Assistant (47 degrees).

In 2023, 656 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Careers Institute-Austin. 53.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (267 degrees), 1.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (206 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Careers Institute-Austin 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 $23,259.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending Southern Careers Institute-Austin received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$23,259
2023 Value
6.72%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Careers Institute-Austin had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,259. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Careers Institute-Austin grew by 6.72%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

77%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
61%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Southern Careers Institute-Austin received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.28% with respect to 2022, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.

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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.
0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Careers Institute-Austin 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.

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Enrollment

Southern Careers Institute-Austin had a total enrollment of 1,079 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is 1,079 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Southern Careers Institute-Austin are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Careers Institute-Austin, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.8% Hispanic or Latino, 28.9% White, 23.6% Black or African American, 3.8% Two or More Races, 0.834% Asian, 0.556% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.463% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Careers Institute-Austin in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.5%), followed by White Female (18.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (17.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Austin in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,079 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is 1,079 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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Retention Rate over Time

61%
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-Austin was 61%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    408 enrolled students
  2. White
    312 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    255 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is 37.8% Hispanic or Latino, 28.9% White, 23.6% Black or African American, 3.8% Two or More Races, 0.834% Asian, 0.556% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.463% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2023, 44 more women than men received degrees from Southern Careers Institute-Austin. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is hispanic or latino (267 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (206 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (117 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (47 degrees) and Medical Assistant (47 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Careers Institute-Austin, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (89 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (292 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (47 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-Austin are Registered nurses (1,545,597 people), Accountants & auditors (1,037,396 people), Other managers (878,423 people), Software developers (759,363 people), and Financial managers (534,390 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Austin in 2023 are Precision Production (89 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (292 degrees), Engineering Technologies (47 degrees), Health (172 degrees), and Business (56 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
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-Austin are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Austin are Precision Production (89 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (292 degrees), Engineering Technologies (47 degrees), Health (172 degrees), and Business (56 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
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-Austin are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,832,479 people), Computer Systems Design (1,082,253 people), Elementary & secondary schools (722,994 people), Banking & related activities (542,149 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (529,324 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Austin are Precision Production (89 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (292 degrees), Engineering Technologies (47 degrees), Health (172 degrees), and Business (56 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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-Austin.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design
    100 degrees awarded
  2. Welding Technology
    89 degrees awarded
  3. General Computer & Information Sciences
    86 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Southern Careers Institute-Austin was Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design with 100 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

306
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
350
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 306 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Austin, which is 0.874 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (350).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Austin in Welding Technology, which is 4.93 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Austin in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist, which is 22.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

65%
100% Completion Time
68%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 65% of students graduating from Southern Careers Institute-Austin completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is Male 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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    267 degrees awarded
  2. White
    206 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is hispanic or latino (267 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (206 degrees).

1.07% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Male
    139 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Female
    128 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    110 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is hispanic or latino male (139 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (128 degrees).

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Operations

Southern Careers Institute-Austin employs 95 Instructors. Most academics at Southern Careers Institute-Austin are Male Instructor (53), and Female Instructor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Careers Institute-Austin are: Sales and related, with 104 employees, Management, with 51 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 23 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.9M
2023 Salaries
13.9%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Southern Careers Institute-Austin paid a median of $5.9M in salaries, a 13.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 64.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 60.1% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

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Instructional Salaries

$4.9M
Instructional Salaries
95
Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Careers Institute-Austin paid a total of $4.9M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 83% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
95 Employees
Sales and related
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
104 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Careers Institute-Austin was Instructor with 95 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Careers Institute-Austin were Sales and related with 104 employees, Management with 51 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 23 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Instructor
  2. Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Careers Institute-Austin was Male Instructor with 53 employees, and Female Instructor with 42 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Careers Institute-Austin.

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