Sonoran Desert Institute
A good fit for students considering a private for-profit institution in Arizona. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 5,435 students.
About This School
Sonoran Desert Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona with approximately 5,435 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $20,678 per year.
Worth considering if you're looking for a career-focused, fully online program — the median debt at graduation is a surprisingly low $7,786, suggesting students aren't borrowing recklessly to finish. However, as a for-profit institution, it's worth researching employer recognition of the credential and post-graduation earning potential before committing to the $19,921 average annual cost. Do your homework on outcomes data before enrolling.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,435 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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