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Gunsmithing at Sonoran Desert Institute
If you plan to study Gunsmithing, consider the program at Sonoran Desert Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sonoran Desert Institute is located in Tempe, AZ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 2,121 gunsmithing degrees were granted at Sonoran Desert Institute.
Online & Distance Learning at Sonoran Desert Institute
Sonoran Desert Institute is a fully online institution, so Gunsmithing coursework can be completed remotely.
Gunsmithing Rankings at Sonoran Desert Institute
Rankings can help you compare Sonoran Desert Institute’s Gunsmithing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 11 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Gunsmithing graduates at Sonoran Desert Institute, by degree type.
Program-wide, Gunsmithing graduates at Sonoran Desert Institute are 2% women (36) and 98% men (2,085).
Gunsmithing Associate’s Program at Sonoran Desert Institute
Of the 968 associate’s gunsmithing graduates at Sonoran Desert Institute, 2% were women (19) and 98% were men (949).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Gunsmithing associate’s degree recipients at Sonoran Desert Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 733 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 108 |
| Black / African American | 37 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 42 |
| Unknown | 26 |
Minority students account for 22% of Gunsmithing associate’s degree recipients at Sonoran Desert Institute, above the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Gunsmithing Graduates
Those who complete Gunsmithing program at Sonoran Desert Institute pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Gunsmithing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Geothermal Technicians | $64,661 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $39,581 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.