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Southeast Texas Career Institute
Silsbee, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 975 Hwy 327 E Suite 150, Silsbee, TX 77656 · Phone: 4093862020100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southeast Texas Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Silsbee, Texas offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Southeast Texas Career Institute has a 62.5% completion rate, near the Texas state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $5,500 and median earnings of $24,835 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Southeast Texas Career Institute is reported as $21,799, federal financial aid is available (Title IV), and 37.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,390 | $49,250 | $68,780 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $18,950 | $34,040 | $38,900 |
| Barbers | $28,340 | $30,760 | $37,160 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | $10,799 | $13,117 | $5,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | $10,799 | $13,117 | $5,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $10,799 | $13,117 | $5,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $10,799 | $13,117 | $5,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Southeast Texas Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Silsbee, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for programs. The campus's four program families center on personal-care trades, with the most-completed programs being cosmetology (29 completers), esthetician (28 completers), and nail technician (6 completers) training.
Federal data show a completion rate of 62.5%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $24,835. The annual cost of attendance is reported as $21,799, and 37.8% of students receive Pell Grants. Enrollment is small, with 75 undergraduate students and 67 trade completers reported.
This campus is a fit for students interested in short, hands-on personal-care programs such as cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology rather than multi-year associate degrees. Given the size and program focus, it may suit adult career-changers seeking a defined-skill credential, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southeast Texas Career Institute offers four program families: cosmetology, esthetician, nail technician, and barber schools. The most-completed programs are cosmetology (29 completers), esthetician (28 completers), and nail technician (6 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here. About 37.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 62.5%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported as $5,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported as $24,835.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $21,799.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school. That designation can affect tuition pricing, financial aid eligibility rules, and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at 4093862020100 or via https://www.setxci.com/ for current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?449807.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused, single-skill programs like cosmetology and esthetics rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit adults seeking a defined credential, though this fit is inferred only from the program families listed, not confirmed schedule data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Southeast Texas Career Institute by phone at 4093862020100 or through its website at https://www.setxci.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?449807 to compare similar programs in the area.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.