East Valley Institute of Technology
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a public career and technical education district (District 401) based in Mesa, Arizona, serving high school students from East Valley school districts as well as adult students. Its adult division, the EVIT Adult Education Center, offers postsecondary certificate programs, registered apprenticeships, and Associate of Applied Science degrees in fields including nursing, surgical technology, cosmetology, and the skilled trades. Adult and postsecondary programs are taught at the Main Campus on West Main Street in Mesa.
Accreditation
- Accredited — listed as 'East Valley Institute of Technology Adult Education Center' (COE ID 336900), next team visit year 2025, in COE's institution list dated 2024-01-31; EVIT's current site and 2026-27 catalog state the Adult Education Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education
Council on Occupational Education (COE)
institutional · Recognized by US Department of Education
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Listed in the 2026-27 Postsecondary Catalog as the program accreditation for the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology; status not separately verified on the accreditor's directory
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs / Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (CAAHEP / ARC-STSA)
programmatic ·
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Candidate — 2026-27 Postsecondary Catalog lists the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program as 'Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Candidate (ACEN)'
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
programmatic ·
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Listed by EVIT (site footer accreditation mention) alongside COE; status not verified on an accreditor directory
Cognia
institutional ·
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Practical Nursing program approval — 2026-27 catalog cites 'Arizona Board of Nursing #96-130' for the Practical Nursing (LPN) program
AZ
Arizona State Board of Nursing
License #: 96-130Verify with state agency
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esthetician | Certificate | 2 semesters, 640 clock hours | In person | $7,745 | $9,612 | — | — | — | View |
| Aviation Maintenance Technician | Registered Apprenticeship | 3,100 hours on-the-job training plus 400 hours related technical instruction; estimated completion 2 years | In person | $2,500 | — | — | — | — | View |
| Cosmetology | Certificate | 12 months (3 semesters) | In person | $12,500 | $14,247 | — | — | — | View |
| Electrician | Certificate | 1 semester, 360 clock hours | In person | $5,805 | $6,335 | — | — | — | View |
| Electrician | Registered Apprenticeship | 8,000 hours on-the-job training plus 600 hours related technical instruction; estimated completion 4 years | In person | $2,500 | — | — | — | — | View |
| EMT / Paramedic | Certificate | 1 semester | In person | $2,903 | $3,548 | — | — | — | View |
| HVAC Technician | Certificate | 1 semester, 360 clock hours | In person | $5,805 | $6,925 | — | — | — | View |
| HVAC Technician | Registered Apprenticeship | 8,000 hours on-the-job training plus 600 hours related technical instruction; estimated completion 4 years | In person | $2,500 | — | — | — | — | View |
| Plumbing | Certificate | 1 semester, 360 clock hours | In person | $5,805 | $6,890 | — | — | — | View |
| Plumbing | Registered Apprenticeship | 8,000 hours on-the-job training plus 600 hours related technical instruction; estimated completion 4 years | In person | $2,500 | — | — | — | — | View |
| Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) | Certificate (LPN preparation) | 1,080 clock hours, approximately 12 months (3 x 16-week semesters) | In person | $14,000 | $18,750 | — | — | — | View |
| Sterile Processing Technician | Certificate | 1 semester, 600 clock hours (includes clinical rotations) | In person | $7,850 | $8,725 | — | — | — | View |
| Welding | Registered Apprenticeship | 8,000 hours on-the-job training plus 600 hours related technical instruction; estimated completion 4 years | In person | $2,500 | — | — | — | — | View |
| Welding | Certificate | 1 semester, 360 clock hours | In person | $5,805 | $7,420 | — | — | — | View |
| Nursing (ADN/RN) | Associate of Applied Science | 68.5 credits (5 semesters); may be completed in as little as 20 months | In person | $33,465 | $34,465 | — | — | — | View |
| Surgical Technologist | Associate of Applied Science | 66 college credits (5 semesters) | In person | $19,120 | $19,870 | — | — | — | View |
Data sources
- EVIT official website (homepage)East Valley Institute of Technology · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- EVIT programs directoryEast Valley Institute of Technology · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- EVIT course catalog page (2026-27 catalogs)East Valley Institute of Technology · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- EVIT Postsecondary Course Catalog 2026-27 (PDF, version 2026-07-14)East Valley Institute of Technology · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- COE accredited institutions next team visit list (2024-01-31)Council on Occupational Education · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- About EVIT (campuses, district type)East Valley Institute of Technology · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- EVIT adult college and career gainful employment page (no rates published)East Valley Institute of Technology · Retrieved August 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is East Valley Institute of Technology accredited?
- Yes — East Valley Institute of Technology is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs / Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Cognia. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is East Valley Institute of Technology located?
- East Valley Institute of Technology's main campus is at 1601 W Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85201.
- What programs does East Valley Institute of Technology offer?
- East Valley Institute of Technology offers 16 programs including Esthetician, Aviation Maintenance Technician, Cosmetology, Electrician, Electrician.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Esthetician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $7,745
- Fees
- $1,090
- Books & supplies
- $777
- Total program cost
- $9,612
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $2,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- $195
- Total program cost
- $2,695
Cosmetology
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $12,500
- Fees
- $1,330
- Books & supplies
- $417
- Total program cost
- $14,247
Electrician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $5,805
- Fees
- $335
- Books & supplies
- $195
- Total program cost
- $6,335
Electrician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $2,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- $195
- Total program cost
- $2,695
EMT / Paramedic
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $2,903
- Fees
- $425
- Books & supplies
- $220
- Total program cost
- $3,548
HVAC Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $5,805
- Fees
- $925
- Books & supplies
- $195
- Total program cost
- $6,925
HVAC Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $2,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- $195
- Total program cost
- $2,695
Plumbing
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $5,805
- Fees
- $925
- Books & supplies
- $160
- Total program cost
- $6,890
Plumbing
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $2,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- $160
- Total program cost
- $2,660
Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN)
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $14,000
- Fees
- $3,550
- Books & supplies
- $1,200
- Total program cost
- $18,750
Sterile Processing Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $7,850
- Fees
- $325
- Books & supplies
- $550
- Total program cost
- $8,725
Welding
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $2,500
- Fees
- $250
- Books & supplies
- $380
- Total program cost
- $3,130
Welding
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $5,805
- Fees
- $935
- Books & supplies
- $680
- Total program cost
- $7,420
Nursing (ADN/RN)
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $33,465
- Fees
- $0
- Books & supplies
- $1,000
- Total program cost
- $34,465
Surgical Technologist
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $19,120
- Fees
- $0
- Books & supplies
- $750
- Total program cost
- $19,870
Questions to ask before enrolling
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- Is the program institutionally accredited, or only state-approved?
- These are different things. State approval lets the school operate; accreditation by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is what lets you use federal financial aid and is required for many professional licensure paths.
- What is the total cost, including all fees, books, supplies, and exam fees?
- Tuition is rarely the full price. Ask for a written total program cost disclosure that itemizes tuition, registration, technology, lab, and book/supply fees, plus any required certification or licensing exam fees.
- How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
- What are the most recent completion and job placement rates?
- Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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