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Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 238 SW Military Drive, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78221 · Phone: (512) 437-7500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio is a private for-profit trade school in San Antonio, TX offering medical assistant, cosmetology, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio has a 53.3% completion rate, below the 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-San Antonio is $32,055, federal financial aid through Title IV can be used, and 72.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,920 | $45,900 | $48,960 |
| Medical records specialists | $34,440 | $48,860 | $63,970 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 125 | $19,157 | $18,838 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 50 | $15,186 | $13,173 | $8,309 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 42 | $19,157 | $18,838 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 35 | $20,226 | $20,807 | $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-San Antonio is a private for-profit trade school located in San Antonio, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid through Title IV programs, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards credentials across four program families, most commonly in medical assistant programs, cosmetology schools, and pharmacy technician programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 53.3%, which is below the state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,708, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,035. The annual cost of attendance is $32,055, and 72.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, focused career-training programs in medical assisting, cosmetology, or pharmacy technology rather than a traditional multi-year degree; program length details for adult or career-changer fit 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 outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers four program families, most notably medical assistant programs (125 completers), cosmetology schools (50 completers), and pharmacy technician programs (42 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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 53.3%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
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 10 years after entry are reported at $27,035.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $32,055.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and program structure compared to public institutions.
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 visit https://www.scitexas.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?430245.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and scheduling details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm.
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 for program-specific information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio by phone at (512) 437-7500 or through its website at https://www.scitexas.edu/.
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; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?430245 to compare institutions.
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.