Southwest Institute of Healing Arts Tuition & Outcomes
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a private for-profit trade school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling about 534 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 66.61% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,544 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $43,883 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 534 98.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.61%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 45.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 911
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts: what the data shows
Common questions about Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts?
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is located in Tempe, AZ (ZIP 85282).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts public or private?
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Southwest Institute of Healing Arts cost?
Average net price after aid: $43,883.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $43,248 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $44,398 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $45,279 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $45,279 |
How big is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts?
Total enrollment: 534 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 911 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts?
150%-time completion rate: 66.61%.
First-year retention: 77.0%.
What do graduates of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts earn?
Median earnings: $28,145 six years after entry; $29,544 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
20.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (165 completions)
- Holistic/Integrative Health (137 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (34 completions)
- Herbalism/Herbalist (14 completions)
- Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy (10 completions)
- Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 66.61%; median earnings $29,544 at 10 years; net price $43,883. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$43,883
2024 Value
In 2024 Southwest Institute of Healing Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $43,883.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$175,532 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$43,883 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $32,286 |
| 2014 | — | — | $27,344 |
| 2015 | — | — | $27,323 |
| 2016 | — | — | $24,236 |
| 2017 | — | — | $31,108 |
| 2018 | — | — | $36,846 |
| 2019 | — | — | $40,267 |
| 2020 | — | — | $66,360 |
| 2021 | — | — | $69,239 |
| 2022 | — | — | $53,616 |
| 2023 | — | — | $58,490 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts reported total enrollment of about 534 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (45.1%), Hispanic or Latino (16.3%), and Black or African American (15.5%). About 20.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in 2024 is 534 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 911 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.0%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 45.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.07% 100% Completion Time
66.61% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.07% of students graduating from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 1% male / 99% female
- Holistic/Integrative Health: 4% male / 96% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 24% male / 76% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$29,544 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
68.31% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 165 completions
2. Holistic/Integrative Health: 137 completions
3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 34 completions
4. Herbalism/Herbalist: 14 completions
5. Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy: 10 completions
6. Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southwest Institute of Healing Arts graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southwest Institute of Healing Arts from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,167
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,521
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, AZ, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Holistic/Integrative Health, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 534 students. Student body composition includes White (45.1%), Hispanic or Latino (16.3%), Black or African American (15.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 66.61%. Approximately 20.13% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Tempe, AZ 85282
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts located?
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is located in Tempe, AZ.
How much does Southwest Institute of Healing Arts cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $43,883 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts?
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts reports undergraduate enrollment of about 911 students, White (45.1%), Hispanic or Latino (16.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southwest Institute of Healing Arts?
About 45.1% of students at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts earn?
Median earnings are $28,145 six years after entry and $29,544 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southwest Institute of Healing Arts students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts public or private?
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, AZ.
Is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts an HBCU?
No. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts a tribal college?
No. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.3%).
Is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.