- 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 578 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi
(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
Year Founded
1960
Total Faculty
16 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
8
Student Body
The student population of Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi has declined by 29% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
578 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
578 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
713 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
578 students
837 students
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
61%
47%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
30%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Source: 2025 (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 82%.
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: Least debt for graduating students.
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