CET-San Jose

Private nonprofit certificate school in San Jose, CA that costs an average of $21,150 a year after financial aid and graduates 73% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$21,150
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
73%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$39,846

Private nonprofitLarge city266 undergraduates

Cost of CET-San Jose

Total cost of attendance (per year)$28,697
Average net price after aid$21,150

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$20,208
$30,001–48,000$22,138
$48,001–75,000$19,943
$75,001–110,000$22,619
$110,001+$28,512

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with CET-San Jose's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate73%
First-year retention84%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,316
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$39,846
Rank in California (earnings)116th of 224 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$7,685
Typical monthly loan payment$87 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants44%
Students with federal loans37%

Majors and programs at CET-San Jose

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Ground Transportation—$44,773$6,650
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians9$44,676$8,372
Culinary Arts and Related Services22$43,440—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)23$42,250$6,902
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians37$41,719$7,160
Precision Metal Working—$40,502$8,305
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services20$36,000$6,846
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection1$35,524$9,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services5$34,492$7,437
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services—$32,060$7,262
Accounting and Related Services—$26,228—
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management24——
Construction Trades, Other———
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers142—$8,710
Housing and Human Environments———
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services12——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians———
Security Science and Technology———
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other———

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Hypnosis Motivation InstituteTarzana$52,680—$38,119
Gemological Institute of America-CarlsbadCarlsbad$27,633—$53,288
ICOHS CollegeSan Diego$52,776——
Southern California University of Health SciencesWhittier——$56,233
Homestead SchoolsTorrance$16,597—$60,911
CET-San DiegoSan Diego$23,892—$39,846
CET-SalinasSalinas$13,616—$39,846
CET-ColtonColton$22,471—$39,846

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About CET-San Jose

TypePrivate nonprofit certificate school
LocationSan Jose, CA
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates266
Student-to-faculty ratio20 to 1
AccreditorCouncil on Occupational Education
Websitecetweb.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does CET-San Jose cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $28,697 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,150 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,208.

How much do CET-San Jose graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $39,846 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 116th of 224 similar colleges in California.

What is CET-San Jose's graduation rate?

73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 84% of first-year students return for a second year.