Sonoran Desert Institute

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,760

3.39% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,692

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.04%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,009

73% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

61.1%

278 Graduates

About

Sonoran Desert Institute is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Sonoran Desert Institute were Gunsmithing (650 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 1,082 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sonoran Desert Institute. 0.924% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 99.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (845 degrees), 7.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute is $9,760, which is $−2,225 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute is $9,760, which is $−2,225 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,692.

In 2021, 27% of undergraduate students attending Sonoran Desert Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,760

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute was $9,760. The cost of tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute is $−2,225 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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

Average Net Price

$16,692

2021 Value

13%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Sonoran Desert Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,692. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Sonoran Desert Institute grew by 13%.

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

$10,088

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sonoran Desert Institute was of $10,088 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.96% between 2020 and 2021.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

27% of undergraduate students at Sonoran Desert Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 8% with respect to 2020, when 25% 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.

5.04%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Sonoran Desert Institute was 5.04%, which represents 19 out of the 377 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 3,009 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Sonoran Desert Institute is 2,196 students and the part-time enrollment is 813. This means that 73% of students enrolled at Sonoran Desert Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sonoran Desert Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.6% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.68% Black or African American, 4.42% Two or More Races, 0.831% Asian, 0.798% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.465% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Sonoran Desert Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (71.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (11.5%) and Black or African American Male (5.74%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sonoran Desert Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,009 students. The full-time enrollment at Sonoran Desert Institute is 2,196 and the part-time enrollment is 813.

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

53%

2021 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 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Sonoran Desert Institute had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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 (2021)

White
2,186 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
367 enrolled students
Black or African American
171 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sonoran Desert Institute is 72.6% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.68% Black or African American, 4.42% Two or More Races, 0.831% Asian, 0.798% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.465% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,062 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 (845 degrees awarded). There were 7.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Sonoran Desert Institute is Gunsmithing (650 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 (1,082 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Welding, soldering, & brazing workers

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 Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (997 people), Other managers (925 people), Automotive service technicians & mechanics (765 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (627 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (549 people).

The most specialized majors at Sonoran Desert Institute in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (1,082 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

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 Chief executives & legislators, Software developers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, General & operations managers, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at Sonoran Desert Institute are Mechanical Technologies (1,082 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (1,573 people), Automotive repair & maintenance (1,168 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (748 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (627 people), and Air transportation (582 people).

The most specialized majors at Sonoran Desert Institute are Mechanical Technologies (1,082 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

650 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Sonoran Desert Institute was Gunsmithing with 650 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

1,072

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,072 degrees were awarded to men at Sonoran Desert Institute, which is 107 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (10).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1072 degrees were awarded to men at Sonoran Desert Institute in Gunsmithing, which is 107 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Sonoran Desert Institute in Gunsmithing, which is 0.00933 times less than the 1072 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from Sonoran Desert Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Sonoran Desert Institute is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
845 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
112 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sonoran Desert Institute is white (845 degrees awarded). There were 7.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

3.51% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
835 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
112 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sonoran Desert Institute is white male (835 degrees awarded). There were 7.46 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (112 degrees).

Operations

Sonoran Desert Institute employs 7 No academic ranks. Most academics at Sonoran Desert Institute are Male No academic rank (5), and Female No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sonoran Desert Institute are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Sales and related with 17 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.02M

2021 Salaries

15.8%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Sonoran Desert Institute paid a median of $8.02M in salaries, a 15.8% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$379k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Sonoran Desert Institute paid a total of $379k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.73% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sonoran Desert Institute was No academic rank with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sonoran Desert Institute were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Sales and related with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sonoran Desert Institute was Male No academic rank with 5 employees, and Female No academic rank with 2 employees.

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