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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Tempe, Arizona · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1538 E. Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 · Phone: (480) 994-9244 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a private for-profit trade school in Tempe, Arizona, offering esthetician and massage therapy programs, accredited by ACCET.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 66.6% completion rate versus a 64.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $29,544 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is $45,279, federal financial aid can be used here, and about 20.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $38,650 | $50,470 | $57,900 |
| Massage therapists | $37,800 | $62,400 | $72,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 165 | $22,616 | $20,783 | $7,917 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 55 | not reported | $16,663 | $9,500 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | $16,663 | $9,500 |
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
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a private for-profit trade school in Tempe, Arizona, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school's most-awarded programs are esthetician training and massage therapy, together accounting for the bulk of its 236 recent completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 534.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 66.6%, which is near the Arizona state average of 64.4%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $29,544. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $45,279, and about 20.1% of students received Pell Grants, a rough indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus centers on shorter, hands-on programs in esthetics and massage therapy rather than multi-year associate degrees, a structure that can suit students seeking a faster path into a licensed trade, including adult career changers, though program length itself is not detailed here. Prospective students should confirm current program length, cost, and licensing requirements directly with the school by phone or website, and can verify accreditation status and outcome data independently through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus's most-awarded programs are esthetician schools (165 completers) and massage therapy schools (71 completers), drawn from a total of 3 program offerings.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, 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 aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.6%, which is near the Arizona state average of 64.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $29,544.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is $45,279.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different tuition structures and outcomes than public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should weigh cost against reported earnings and debt figures.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (480) 994-9244 or via https://swiha.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and check federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?442879.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus focuses on esthetician and massage therapy training rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit those seeking a shorter path into a licensed trade, though specific scheduling for adult learners is not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for esthetics and massage therapy vary by state and are not detailed in this data; contact the school or Arizona's licensing board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Southwest Institute of Healing Arts at (480) 994-9244 or through its website, https://swiha.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby trade schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and outcomes across schools.
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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.