Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, Arizona · Private, for-profit · 5,435 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Arizona high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr). Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,144 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,584 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,960 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,603 |
| $110k and up | $25,204 |
| All families (average) | $20,678 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $54,922 | +$18,430 | clears the bar | $15,595 | 0.8 yrs |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $85,119 | +$48,627 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 33% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.