Southern Careers Institute-Waco

Private for-profit certificate school in Waco, TX that costs an average of $22,465 a year after financial aid and graduates 46% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$22,465
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
46%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$31,200

Private for-profitMidsize city185 undergraduates

Cost of Southern Careers Institute-Waco

Total cost of attendance (per year)$26,968
Average net price after aid$22,465

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$22,383
$30,001–48,000$22,885
$48,001–75,000$21,897
$75,001–110,000$23,013
$110,001+$25,844

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Southern Careers Institute-Waco's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate46%
First-year retention59%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$31,014
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$31,200
Rank in Texas (earnings)102nd of 160 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,500
Typical monthly loan payment$108 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants73%
Students with federal loans65%

Majors and programs at Southern Careers Institute-Waco

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (5)

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations2$34,651$13,282

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About Southern Careers Institute-Waco

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationWaco, TX
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates185
Student-to-faculty ratio25 to 1
AccreditorCouncil on Occupational Education
Websitescitexas.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Southern Careers Institute-Waco cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $26,968 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $22,465 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $22,383.

How much do Southern Careers Institute-Waco graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $31,200 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 102nd of 160 similar colleges in Texas.

What is Southern Careers Institute-Waco's graduation rate?

46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.