Southern Careers Institute-Waco

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2023 Average Net Price

$22,681

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

205

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48.4%

75 Graduates

About

Southern Careers Institute-Waco is a higher education institution located in McLennan County, TX. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern Careers Institute-Waco were Medical Assistant (66 degrees awarded) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (1 degrees).

In 2023, 122 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Careers Institute-Waco. 62.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (41 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Careers Institute-Waco was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,698 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,681.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending Southern Careers Institute-Waco received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$22,681

2023 Value

22.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Careers Institute-Waco had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,681. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Careers Institute-Waco grew by 22.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Careers Institute-Waco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Southern Careers Institute-Waco received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 10.4% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Careers Institute-Waco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Careers Institute-Waco was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3698 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southern Careers Institute-Waco had a total enrollment of 205 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Waco is 205 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Southern Careers Institute-Waco are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Careers Institute-Waco, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.1% Hispanic or Latino, 30.2% Black or African American, 23.9% White, 2.44% Two or More Races, 0.976% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.976% Asian.

Students enrolled at Southern Careers Institute-Waco in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (24.8%) and White Female (22.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Waco in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 205 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Careers Institute-Waco is 205 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Careers Institute-Waco (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

41%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Careers Institute-Waco was 41%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Careers Institute-Waco (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
70 enrolled students
Black or African American
62 enrolled students
White
49 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Careers Institute-Waco is 34.1% Hispanic or Latino, 30.2% Black or African American, 23.9% White, 2.44% Two or More Races, 0.976% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.976% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 30 more women than men received degrees from Southern Careers Institute-Waco. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Careers Institute-Waco is white (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern Careers Institute-Waco is Medical Assistant (66 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Careers Institute-Waco, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (24 degrees awarded), Precision Production (27 degrees), and Health (67 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Waco are Registered nurses (1,535,451 people), Accountants & auditors (1,017,148 people), Other managers (761,446 people), Financial managers (514,228 people), and Chief executives & legislators (403,994 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Waco in 2023 are Construction (24 degrees awarded), Precision Production (27 degrees), Health (67 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Waco are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Waco are Construction (24 degrees awarded), Precision Production (27 degrees), Health (67 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Waco are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Careers Institute-Waco are Construction (24 degrees awarded), Precision Production (27 degrees), Health (67 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Careers Institute-Waco.

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
66 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern Careers Institute-Waco was Medical Assistant with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Southern Careers Institute-Waco according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Waco, which is 0.605 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (76).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Careers Institute-Waco by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Waco in Electrician, which is 11 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Careers Institute-Waco in Medical Assistant, which is 21 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 42% of students graduating from Southern Careers Institute-Waco completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (81%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Careers Institute-Waco is Male and Hispanic or Latino (81% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
41 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Careers Institute-Waco is white (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

0.82% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
24 degrees awarded
White Female
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Careers Institute-Waco is black or african american female (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (24 degrees).

Operations

Southern Careers Institute-Waco employs 5 Instructors. Most academics at Southern Careers Institute-Waco are Female Instructor (3), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Careers Institute-Waco are: Sales and related, with 7 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.03M

2023 Salaries

4.7%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southern Careers Institute-Waco paid a median of $2.03M in salaries, a 4.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.88% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 76.6% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$245k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Careers Institute-Waco paid a total of $245k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Careers Institute-Waco was Instructor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Careers Institute-Waco were Sales and related with 7 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Careers Institute-Waco was Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Careers Institute-Waco.