Southern Careers Institute-Pharr

1500 N. Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Southern Careers Institute-Pharr serves 991 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • 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
Programs offered

School Overview

Southern Careers Institute-Pharr
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
n/a
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
8

Student Body

The student population of Southern Careers Institute-Pharr has declined by 18% over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-Pharr diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
991 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
991 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
991 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
991 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
83%
46%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
16%
26%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7244%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$31,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
91%
82%
Source: 2024 (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: Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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