Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZ · Private for-profit · Associate degree-granting
Located in Tempe, Arizona, Sonoran Desert Institute is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. With 5,435 students, it is a mid-size institution. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 32.7%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,678 per year. The most popular programs include Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians and Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Online Only
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
Not reported
Graduation Rate
32.7%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$20,678
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,435
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$12,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,200
Pell Grant Rate
32.5%
Federal Loan Rate
27.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$20,144
Income $30K–$48K
$20,584
Income $48K–$75K
$20,960
Income $110K+
$25,204
Student Demographics
Women
2.6%
White
71.3%
Black
5.7%
Hispanic
13.8%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
5.3%
Accreditations
- Distance Education Accrediting Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (3)
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $54,922 | 804 |
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $85,119 | 722 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 87 |