School Highlights
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr serves 991 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 991 students
- Acceptance Rate: 91%
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
Debt For Students
School Overview
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr
(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
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
8
Student Body
The student population of Southern Careers Institute-Pharr has grown by 219% over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-Pharr diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 1349% over five years.
Total Enrollment
991 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
991 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
991 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
991 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
83%
46%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
16%
26%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7244%
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
91%
69%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Southern Careers Institute-Pharr?
The acceptance rate of Southern Careers Institute-Pharr is 91%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
What is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr's ranking?
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.
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