CET-El Centro
El Centro, California · Private, nonprofit · 130 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,063 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,360 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,428 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,511 |
| All families (average) | $11,405 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,652 | +$13,676 | clears the bar | $6,650 | 0.5 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,291 | +$10,315 | clears the bar | $8,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,229 | +$2,253 | clears the bar | $6,323 | 2.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $24,317 | -$12,659 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,550 | -$11,426 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 92% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.