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Southern Careers Institute-Austin
Austin, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 1701 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78744 · Phone: (512) 437-7500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southern Careers Institute-Austin is a private for-profit trade school in Austin, Texas offering medical billing & coding, welding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Southern Careers Institute-Austin has a 52.9% completion rate, below the Texas state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $8,708 and median earnings of $27,035 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Southern Careers Institute-Austin is reported at $29,968, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 60.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $34,440 | $48,860 | $63,970 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,920 | $45,900 | $48,960 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 117 | $20,226 | $20,807 | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 89 | $31,128 | $24,201 | $7,125 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 47 | $19,157 | $18,838 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $19,157 | $18,838 | $9,500 |
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
Southern Careers Institute-Austin is a private for-profit trade school located in Austin, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus awards programs across four families, most often medical billing & coding programs, welding schools, and medical assistant programs, with medical billing & coding accounting for the largest number of completions.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 52.9%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,708, and median earnings ten years after entry are $27,035. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $29,968, and 60.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, situated in a large city, offers programs that appear geared toward shorter, career-focused training rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families listed; this may suit students seeking a faster path into fields like welding or medical support roles, including adult career changers, though program length itself is not reported here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since some figures such as specific program durations are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southern Careers Institute-Austin offers four program families: medical billing & coding, welding, medical assistant, and pharmacy technician programs. Medical billing & coding programs have the most completers (117), followed by welding (89) and medical assisting (47).
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 students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 60.3% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 52.9%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%, per federal Scorecard data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,708, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $27,035, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $29,968.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which typically means higher tuition than public options and different funding structures; students should compare costs and outcomes across school types.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (512) 437-7500 or via its website for details.
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 College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?226903.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program families offered, such as welding and medical assisting, are commonly structured as shorter career-training tracks, which may suit adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (512) 437-7500 or visit scitexas.edu for program-specific details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Southern Careers Institute-Austin at (512) 437-7500 or through its website, https://www.scitexas.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?226903 to compare similar programs.
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.