School Highlights
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio serves 1,089 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,089 students
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
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
21 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
11
8
Student Body
The student population of Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio has grown by 154% over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,089 students
1,385 students
# Full-Time Students
1,089 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,089 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,089 students
837 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
52%
47%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
29%
25%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
54%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,250
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio's ranking?
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.
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