Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, Arizona · Private, for-profit
All 2 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical Arizona high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr). Another 1 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| 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). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
2 of 3 programs could be assessed 67% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $54,922 | +$18,430 | clears the bar | $15,595 | 0.8 yrs | 816 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $85,119 | +$48,627 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.2 yrs | 544 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,492/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.