Southern Careers Institute-Pharr
Pharr, Texas · Private, for-profit · 596 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,727 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,460 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,239 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,432 |
| All families (average) | $21,833 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,215 | -$4,594 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,564 | +$6,755 | clears the bar | $7,125 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,748 | -$6,061 | falls short | $6,861 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,017 | -$3,792 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,645 | -$1,164 | falls short | $8,507 | n/a |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,294 | -$5,515 | falls short | $7,125 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 74% of students receive Pell grants · 61% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.