Cost of CEI
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,070 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,630 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,230 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,588 |
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| Average net price after aid | $5,384 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $3,501 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,145 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $3,528 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $5,910 |
| $110,001+ | $11,244 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with CEI's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at CEI
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (16)
Associate's degree programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 182 | $65,602 | $14,750 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 286 | $30,053 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 19 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 18 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 30 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 1 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 3 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 1 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 8 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CEI cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,070 a year (tuition and fees: $3,630 in-state, $7,230 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,384 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,501.
How much do CEI graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,387 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 4 similar colleges in Idaho.
What is CEI's graduation rate?
43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 60% of first-year students return for a second year.