Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen

Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen is a private for-profit two-year institution located in Harlingen, Texas, in a small city setting. The school enrolls 890 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 70% (IPEDS 2023).

The institute offers certificate programs focused on healthcare and skilled trades. Programs include Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, each designed to prepare students for direct entry into their respective fields.

Located in Harlingen, TX, in the Rio Grande Valley, Southern Careers Institute serves South Texas students seeking short-term, career-focused credentials in healthcare and HVAC trades, industries with consistent regional demand.