CET-San Jose
San Jose, California · Private, nonprofit · 266 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 4 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,088 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,571 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,668 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,958 |
| $110k and up | $22,566 |
| All families (average) | $16,101 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,411 | +$8,435 | clears the bar | $6,160 | 0.7 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,242 | +$5,266 | clears the bar | $7,251 | 1.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,870 | +$894 | clears the bar | $6,246 | 7 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,597 | -$1,379 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,244 | +$268 | clears the bar | $5,717 | 21.3 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 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,548 | -$5,428 | falls short | $5,865 | n/a |
| Construction Trades, Other | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,898 | +$2,922 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,850 | +$15,874 | clears the bar | $8,347 | 0.5 yrs |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,550 | -$11,426 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,652 | +$13,676 | clears the bar | $6,650 | 0.5 yrs |
| Housing and Human Environments | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,492 | -$1,484 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,291 | +$10,315 | clears the bar | $8,500 | 0.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 81% 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.