School Highlights
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr serves 596 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Acceptance Rate: 91%
- Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- 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
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr
(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
19 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
8
Student Body
The student population of Southern Careers Institute-Pharr has declined by 50% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-Pharr diversity score of 0.38 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 47% over five years.
Total Enrollment
596 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
596 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
801 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
596 students
837 students
% Hispanic
76%
47%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
21%
25%
Diversity Score
0.38
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
95%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
91%
82%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 82%.
What is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr's ranking?
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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