Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Southern Careers Institute-Austin

Austin, TX

Overall Completion Rate

27.3%

Working Student Success

28%

Transfer Out Rate

1%

Still Enrolled Rate

0%

What Happens After Students Enroll?

Eight-Year Student Outcomes

Eight-year outcomes for students who entered Southern Careers Institute-Austin. This shows what happened to students in their cohort by the end of the tracking period.

27.1%
72.0%
Completed
27.1%
121 students
Still Enrolled
0.0%
0 students
Transferred Out
0.9%
4 students
No Award
72.0%
321 students

Understanding These Outcomes

Completed: Students who earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from this institution.

Still Enrolled: Students who remain enrolled at this institution after the tracking period.

Transferred Out: Students who transferred to another institution and may have completed there.

No Award: Students who left without earning a credential and are not enrolled elsewhere.

These outcomes track what happened to students eight years after they first enrolled. Completion rates include certificates, diplomas, and degrees earned at this institution. Transfer rates show students who continued their education at other colleges. Understanding these pathways helps prospective students set realistic expectations and plan their educational journey.

What Are Student Transfer and Continuation Patterns?

Success Rates by Student Entry Pathway

Detailed transfer and pathway comparison data is currently being compiled for this institution. Contact the admissions office for information about transfer student support and success rates.

Different student entry pathways lead to varying success rates. First-time students enter directly from high school or are starting college for the first time. Transfer students bring prior college experience and credits. Understanding these patterns helps you identify which pathway aligns best with your situation and predict your likelihood of success.

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
27%
Part-time Students
28%
First-time Students
27.3%
Transfer Students
0%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (28% vs 27% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 442 students

After 4 Years

121
Certificates
0
Associate Degrees
121
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

121
Certificates
0
Associate Degrees
121
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

121
Certificates
0
Associate Degrees
121
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

27%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
1%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 188
8-Year Rate: 28%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 188
8-Year Rate: 28%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 442
8-Year Rate: 27%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 254
8-Year Rate: 27%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 254
8-Year Rate: 27%

Time to Completion

Average time: 4 years
Median time: 4 years
Complete on time: 27.3%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.