CET-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California · Private, nonprofit
Of 3 assessed programs, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 0 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,846 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,802 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,319 |
| $75k to $110k | $4,714 |
| All families (average) | $5,446 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
3 of 3 programs could be assessed 100% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,870 | +$894 | clears the bar | $6,246 | 7.0 yrs | 53 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,229 | +$2,253 | clears the bar | $6,323 | 2.8 yrs | 15 |
| Administrative and Office Support | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,548 | -$5,428 | falls short | $5,865 | insufficient data | 7 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,976/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.