Sonoran Desert Institute

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,880

3.03% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,141

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,763

59.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.3%

465 Graduates

About

Sonoran Desert Institute is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Sonoran Desert Institute were Gunsmithing (804 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 1,613 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sonoran Desert Institute. 2.48% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 97.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,232 degrees), 10.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (119 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute is $10,880, which is $−2,932 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sonoran Desert Institute was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 367 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute is $10,880, which is $2,933 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,141.

In 2023, 27% of undergraduate students attending Sonoran Desert Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,880

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute was $10,880. The cost of tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute is $−2,933 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sonoran Desert Institute (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,141

2023 Value

13.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Sonoran Desert Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,141. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Sonoran Desert Institute grew by 13.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sonoran Desert Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,152

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sonoran Desert Institute was of $12,152 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 14.2% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Sonoran Desert Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

27% of undergraduate students at Sonoran Desert Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.57% with respect to 2022, when 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sonoran Desert Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sonoran Desert Institute was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 367 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Sonoran Desert Institute had a total enrollment of 4,763 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Sonoran Desert Institute is 2,852 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,911. This means that 59.9% of students enrolled at Sonoran Desert Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sonoran Desert Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.3% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.27% Black or African American, 4.64% Two or More Races, 1.07% Asian, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.441% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Sonoran Desert Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (70.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.1%) and Black or African American Male (5.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sonoran Desert Institute in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,763 students. The full-time enrollment at Sonoran Desert Institute is 2,852 and the part-time enrollment is 1,911.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sonoran Desert Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Sonoran Desert Institute was 73%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sonoran Desert Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,446 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
648 enrolled students
Black or African American
251 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sonoran Desert Institute is 72.3% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.27% Black or African American, 4.64% Two or More Races, 1.07% Asian, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.441% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,533 fewer women than men received degrees from Sonoran Desert Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sonoran Desert Institute is white (1,232 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (119 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Sonoran Desert Institute is Gunsmithing (804 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sonoran Desert Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (1,526 degrees awarded) and Engineering Technologies (87 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sonoran Desert Institute are Software developers (32,661 people), Other managers (28,152 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (16,907 people), Mechanical engineers (11,964 people), and Industrial engineers, including health & safety (11,587 people).

The most specialized majors at Sonoran Desert Institute in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (1,526 degrees awarded) and Engineering Technologies (87 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

General & operations managers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sonoran Desert Institute are General & operations managers, Software developers, Chief executives & legislators, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Other managers

The most specialized majors at Sonoran Desert Institute are Mechanical Technologies (1,526 degrees awarded) and Engineering Technologies (87 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sonoran Desert Institute are Construction (1,896 people), Automotive repair & maintenance (1,290 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (770 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (636 people), and Air transportation (544 people).

The most specialized majors at Sonoran Desert Institute are Mechanical Technologies (1,526 degrees awarded) and Engineering Technologies (87 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sonoran Desert Institute.

Gunsmithing

Most Common (2023)

804 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Sonoran Desert Institute was Gunsmithing with 804 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Sonoran Desert Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,573

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,573 degrees were awarded to men at Sonoran Desert Institute, which is 39.3 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (40).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sonoran Desert Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,486 degrees were awarded to men at Sonoran Desert Institute in Gunsmithing, which is 37.1 times more than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Sonoran Desert Institute in Gunsmithing, which is 0.0269 times less than the 1,486 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Sonoran Desert Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Sonoran Desert Institute is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,232 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
119 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sonoran Desert Institute is white (1,232 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (119 degrees).

3.16% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
1,202 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
115 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sonoran Desert Institute is white male (1,202 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races male (115 degrees).

Operations

Sonoran Desert Institute employs 11 Instructors. Most academics at Sonoran Desert Institute are Male Instructor (6), and Female Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sonoran Desert Institute are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 80 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.9M

2023 Salaries

24.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Sonoran Desert Institute paid a median of $12.9M in salaries, a 24.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 29.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 15.8% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$608k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Sonoran Desert Institute paid a total of $608k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.72% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

80 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sonoran Desert Institute was Instructor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sonoran Desert Institute were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 80 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sonoran Desert Institute was Male Instructor with 6 employees, and Female Instructor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sonoran Desert Institute.

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