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East Valley Institute of Technology
Mesa, Arizona · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1601 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201 · Phone: (480) 461-4000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Dec 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation. 4 sanction actions in the window.
East Valley Institute of Technology is a public trade school in Mesa, Arizona offering EMT & paramedic training, welding, and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, East Valley Institute of Technology has a 68.2% completion rate, near the Arizona state average of 64.4%, with median earnings of $35,086 ten years after entry. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for East Valley Institute of Technology; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here (Title IV), and about 21.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $33,860 | $39,500 | $48,350 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,970 | $55,600 | $65,660 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,050 | $36,810 | $45,520 |
| Skincare specialists | $38,650 | $50,470 | $57,900 |
| Surgical technologists | $50,030 | $72,260 | $83,550 |
| Massage therapists | $37,800 | $62,400 | $72,800 |
| Nursing assistants | $37,100 | $44,780 | $46,630 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 47 | $42,911 | $44,737 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 35 | $32,112 | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 26 | $42,911 | $44,737 | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 23 | $45,387 | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
East Valley Institute of Technology is a public trade and career-training campus in Mesa, Arizona, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV). The school offers seven program families, with its largest completer counts in EMT & paramedic training (47), welding schools (35), and cosmetology schools (29), alongside esthetician, surgical tech, massage therapy, and CNA programs.
Among the roughly 377 undergraduate students enrolled, 214 completers were recorded. The completion rate is 68.2%, described as near the Arizona state average of 64.4%. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $35,086. Median debt of graduates, annual cost of attendance, and detailed program-length figures are not reported for this campus in federal data. About 21.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on career-training programs in fields like emergency medical services, welding, or cosmetology rather than a traditional multi-year degree path; whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not stated in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review updated outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since some financial and cost details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
East Valley Institute of Technology offers seven program families, led by EMT & paramedic training, welding schools, and cosmetology schools, along with esthetician, surgical tech, massage therapy, and CNA programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 68.2%, which is near the Arizona state average of 64.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link or contact the school directly.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $35,086.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (480) 461-4000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state-based funding compared to for-profit schools, though specific cost data is not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for schedule information.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review verified outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?441210.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling flexibility, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask about options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; check with the specific program (e.g., EMT, cosmetology) for state licensing requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach East Valley Institute of Technology at (480) 461-4000 or through its website at https://www.evit.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.