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Sonoran University of Health Sciences : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

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About Sonoran University of Health Sciences

Set in the Sonoran Desert, the university is known for integrative health education that blends clinical sciences, nutrition, and evidence-informed care. Students move from classrooms and labs into an on-site health center and community clinics, with advising, tutoring, and wellness support close at hand. The vibe is focused yet friendly, and faculty expect curiosity. It's hands-on and grounded in patient-centered learning.

Student life leans wellness-forward: service projects, peer study groups, mindfulness meetups, and lots of time outdoors. And Tempe's college-town energy brings coffee shops, desert trails, and access to the broader Phoenix health community. Career prep shows up early through clinical rotations, preceptorships with local practitioners, and practical guidance toward community care or private practice. A white coat ceremony marks the step into clinic, a simple tradition that still lands.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location: 2140 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, USA
Phone: +1 (480) 858-9100 ext. 200
Website: sonoran.edu
Unit ID: 420246

Academic & Institutional

Control: Private non-profit institution (tuition + donations)
Accreditation: HLC
Length of Study: Programs under 2 years (e.g. certificate or diploma)
Calendar System: Quarter system (four terms per year: fall, winter, spring, summer)
Award Levels: Master's, Doctorate (Professional)
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research 4-Year Focus - Engineering
Campus Setting: Located in a midsize city (population between 100,000 and 249,999)
Tuition: Not available
Student Profile:
Total Students: 551
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Graduate/Other: Not available
Male: 79 Female: 472
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Total Applicants: Not available
Admitted: Not available
Enrolled: Not available
Staff:
Total: 230 Full-time: 134 Part-time: 96

Degree Programs & Career Salary Prospects

Explore degree programs offered at Sonoran University of Health Sciences with detailed career prospects, starting salary ranges, and job opportunities in Arizona. See what you can do with your degree and expected earnings after graduation.

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Click on any academic field that interests you to expand and view available degree programs. Each program shows potential career paths, median salaries in Arizona vs national averages, and job prospects for graduates. Perfect for answering "What can I do with my degree?" and salary expectations.
Health (2)
Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice
51.3102 Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist. (PostBacCert)
A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of dietetics and the biomedical and nutrition sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs as part of clinical treatment and therapy programs, and to manage health care facility food services. Includes instruction in human nutrition, nutrient metabolism, the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention, nutrition as a treatment regime, planning and directing hospital food service programs, diet and nutrition analysis and planning, supervision of food storage and preparation, special diets, client education, and professional standards and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Arizona

Average graduate salary for this degree:
SOC Code Occupation US National Arizona Avg AZ vs US
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists $74,770 $72,850 -$1,920 (-2.6%)
51.3303 Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy. (Spec)
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of naturopathic medicine, an holistic therapeutic approach combining medical knowledge with noninvasive natural, homeopathic, and non-Western therapies and emphasizing disease prevention, wellness, and self-healing. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, epidemiology, neuroscience, biostatistics, public and community health, laboratory and clinical diagnosis, pharmacognosy, botanical medicine, homeopathy, principles of Oriental medicine and Ayurveda, manipulative therapy, naturopathic therapeutics, therapeutic nutrition, case analysis and management, philosophy of naturopathy, patient counseling, practice management, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Arizona

Average graduate salary for this degree:
SOC Code Occupation US National Arizona Avg AZ vs US
29-1299 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $128,680 $82,080 -$46,600 (-36.2%)
Business (1)
Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
52.0210 Research and Development Management. (PostBacCert)
A program that prepares individuals to manage projects, programs and organizations involving basic and applied research, or specialized technology applications, in the public or private sectors. Includes instruction in all aspects of business management applied to the leadership and control of scientific, clinical, engineering and social scientific enterprises; the management of related operational, security and logistical issues; and technical competence in one or more research disciplines.

Graduate Career Earnings in Arizona

Average graduate salary for this degree:
SOC Code Occupation US National Arizona Avg AZ vs US
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers $137,730 $139,730 +$2,000 (+1.5%)
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers $173,500 $134,730 -$38,770 (-22.3%)
11-9199 Managers, All Other $149,890 $115,440 -$34,450 (-23%)
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary $113,840 $99,690 -$14,150 (-12.4%)

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Sonoran University of Health Sciences

What academic programs and degree levels does Sonoran University of Health Sciences offer?

Sonoran University of Health Sciences offers 5 academic programs across 2 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Master's, Doctorate (Professional).

Most popular program areas include:

  • Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice (2 programs)
  • Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (1 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2022-2023 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

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