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Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 6963 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78238 · 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, Texas offering welding, electrician, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio has a 60.9% completion rate (near the Texas average of 63.5%), median graduate debt of $8,708, and median earnings of $27,035 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio is $34,771, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 64.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| Electricians | $37,920 | $58,570 | $71,130 |
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 156 | $31,128 | $24,201 | $7,125 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 91 | not reported | not reported | $7,125 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 75 | $19,157 | $18,838 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 39 | $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 students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their training. The campus offers four program families, with the largest enrollments in welding schools (156 students), electrician schools (91 students), and medical assistant programs (75 students), alongside medical billing and coding.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 60.9%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $8,708, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $27,035. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $34,771, and 64.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Trade completers total 361 out of an undergraduate enrollment of 1,089.
This campus may suit students interested in short, focused trade programs such as welding or electrician training rather than longer associate-degree paths, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should independently verify program details, schedules, and outcomes directly with the school by phone or website, and can confirm accreditation status and federal outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio offers four program families, most notably welding schools, electrician schools, medical assistant programs, and medical billing and coding.
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.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 60.9%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates who borrowed is $8,708, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $27,035.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $34,771.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different pricing and aid structures than public or non-profit institutions; students should compare costs and outcomes carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (512) 437-7500 or visit 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 federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?482015.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix, including welding and electrician training, suggests options for hands-on trade training, but specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss goals.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio 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 with other nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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.