Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville

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2023 Average Net Price

$17,205

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

637

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70.9%

459 Graduates

About

Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is a higher education institution located in Cameron County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville were Electrician (202 degrees awarded), Pharmacy Technician (52 degrees), and Computer Support Specialist (31 degrees).

In 2023, 582 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville. 54.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (407 degrees), 2.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (163 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville 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 $17,205.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$17,205

2023 Value

4.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,205. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville grew by 4.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville (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

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.2% with respect to 2022, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville (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-Brownsville 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-Brownsville had a total enrollment of 637 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is 637 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% White, 2.2% Two or More Races, 0.785% Black or African American, and 0.157% Asian.

Students enrolled at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (44.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.2%) and White Female (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 637 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is 637 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

73%

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-Brownsville was 73%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
493 enrolled students
White
123 enrolled students
Two or More Races
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is 77.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% White, 2.2% Two or More Races, 0.785% Black or African American, and 0.157% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 50 more women than men received degrees from Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is hispanic or latino (407 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (163 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is Electrician (202 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy Technician (52 degrees) and Computer Support Specialist (31 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (202 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (128 degrees), and Health (202 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-Brownsville are Registered nurses (1,544,316 people), Accountants & auditors (1,036,048 people), Other managers (860,524 people), Software developers (728,485 people), and Financial managers (533,114 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville in 2023 are Construction (202 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (128 degrees), Health (202 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (31 degrees), and Business (19 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-Brownsville 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-Brownsville are Construction (202 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (128 degrees), Health (202 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (31 degrees), and Business (19 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-Brownsville 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-Brownsville.

Most Common (2023)

Electrician
202 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
52 degrees awarded
Computer Support Specialist
31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville was Electrician with 202 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

266

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

316

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 266 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville, which is 0.842 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (316).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 186 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville in Electrician, which is 11.6 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 122 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville in General Cosmetology, which is 20.3 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 57% of students graduating from Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is Female and Two or More Races (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
407 degrees awarded
White
163 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is hispanic or latino (407 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (163 degrees).

0.344% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
220 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
187 degrees awarded
White Female
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville is hispanic or latino female (220 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (187 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$2.85M

2023 Salaries

0.322%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville paid a median of $2.85M in salaries, a 0.322% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.995% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 30.7% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

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