- Southern Careers Institute is a private, for-profit post-secondary career and technical education institution with eight locations in Texas, US, founded in 1960.
School Highlights
Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi serves 795 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1960
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
8
Student Body
The student population of Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi has grown by 190% over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
795 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
795 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
795 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
795 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
61%
46%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
32%
26%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
90%
69%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi?
The acceptance rate of Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi is 90%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
What is Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi's ranking?
Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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