CET-San Jose Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

CET-San Jose is a private trade and vocational school in San Jose, California, enrolling about 266 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 80.58% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,986 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $16,101 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 266 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.58%
  • First-Generation Students: 69.3%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 412

CET-San Jose: what the data shows

Common questions about CET-San Jose, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is CET-San Jose?

CET-San Jose is located in San Jose, CA (ZIP 95110).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is CET-San Jose public or private?

CET-San Jose is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does CET-San Jose cost?

Average net price after aid: $16,101.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$16,088
$30,001–$48,000$12,571
$48,001–$75,000$13,668
$75,001–$110,000$18,958
$110,001+$22,566

How big is CET-San Jose?

Total enrollment: 266 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 412 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at CET-San Jose?

150%-time completion rate: 80.58%.

First-year retention: 83.7%.

What do graduates of CET-San Jose earn?

Median earnings: $33,264 six years after entry; $32,986 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,041.

52.54% of students receive Pell grants.

What is CET-San Jose known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is CET-San Jose a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 80.58%; median earnings $32,986 at 10 years; net price $16,101. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at CET-San Jose was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$16,101
2024 Value

In 2024 CET-San Jose had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,101.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$64,404 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$16,101 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for CET-San Jose.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at CET-San Jose was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for CET-San Jose in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013——$12,906
2014——$10,776
2015——$12,503
2016——$9,432
2017——$16,391
2018——$14,728
2019——$16,430
2020——$15,686
2021——$15,629
2022——$16,388
2023——$15,045

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

CET-San Jose reported total enrollment of about 266 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 85% male and 15% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (85.0%), White (5.3%), and Asian (4.1%). About 52.54% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 69.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CET-San Jose in 2024 is 266 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 412 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

83.7%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

5.83% 100% Completion Time

80.58% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 5.83% of students graduating from CET-San Jose completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Electrician: 95% male / 5% female
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 58% male / 42% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for CET-San Jose.

Return on Investment

$7,041 Median Student Debt

$32,986 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

21.35% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

412.17% Return on Investment

2.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for CET-San Jose.

Top Programs by Completions

8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Electrician: 73 completions

2. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 14 completions

3. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 12 completions

4. Computer Support Specialist: 11 completions

5. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 9 completions

6. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 9 completions

7. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 9 completions

8. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 7 completions

Most popular programs at CET-San Jose.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for CET-San Jose graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CET-San Jose from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,809

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

CET-San Jose is a private non-profit institution located in San Jose, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Enrollment is approximately 266 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (85.0%), White (5.3%), Asian (4.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 80.58%. Approximately 52.54% of students receive Pell Grants. About 69.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

San Jose, CA 95110

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 80.58% graduation rate, CET-San Jose demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CET-San Jose located?

CET-San Jose is located in San Jose, CA.

How much does CET-San Jose cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,101 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at CET-San Jose?

CET-San Jose reports undergraduate enrollment of about 412 students, Hispanic or Latino (85.0%), White (5.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend CET-San Jose?

About 69.3% of students at CET-San Jose are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of CET-San Jose earn?

Median earnings are $33,264 six years after entry and $32,986 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at CET-San Jose?

The 150%-time completion rate is 80.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do CET-San Jose students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,041.

Is CET-San Jose public or private?

CET-San Jose is a private nonprofit institution located in San Jose, CA.

Is CET-San Jose an HBCU?

No. CET-San Jose is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is CET-San Jose a tribal college?

No. CET-San Jose is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is CET-San Jose a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—CET-San Jose reports 85.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is CET-San Jose religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for CET-San Jose in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • San Jose, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.