School Highlights
Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen serves 543 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 63%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
15 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen has grown by 118% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 400% over five years.
Total Enrollment
543 students
4,254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
543 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
543 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
543 students
869 students
% Hispanic
60%
47%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
37%
25%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,250
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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