CET-Watsonville Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
CET-Watsonville is a private trade and vocational school in Watsonville, California, enrolling about 142 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 82.67% 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: $5,198 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 142 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 82.67%
- First-Generation Students: 69.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 81.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 251
CET-Watsonville: what the data shows
Common questions about CET-Watsonville, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CET-Watsonville?
CET-Watsonville is located in Watsonville, CA (ZIP 95076).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is CET-Watsonville public or private?
CET-Watsonville is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does CET-Watsonville cost?
Average net price after aid: $5,198.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,468 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,514 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,895 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,525 |
How big is CET-Watsonville?
Total enrollment: 142 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 251 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CET-Watsonville?
150%-time completion rate: 82.67%.
First-year retention: 69.2%.
What do graduates of CET-Watsonville 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.
36.51% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CET-Watsonville known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Building Construction Technology/Technician (34 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (34 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (26 completions)
- 05.1071 (13 completions)
- Construction Trades, Other (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CET-Watsonville a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 82.67%; median earnings $32,986 at 10 years; net price $5,198. 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-Watsonville was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,198
2024 Value
In 2024 CET-Watsonville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,198.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,792 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,198 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-Watsonville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.37% 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-Watsonville 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-Watsonville 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 | — | — | $11,479 |
| 2014 | — | — | $8,540 |
| 2015 | — | — | $4,657 |
| 2016 | — | — | $5,989 |
| 2017 | — | — | $5,689 |
| 2018 | — | — | $3,866 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,949 |
| 2020 | — | — | $5,868 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,556 |
| 2022 | — | — | $8,286 |
| 2023 | — | — | $1,532 |
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-Watsonville reported total enrollment of about 142 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 73% male and 27% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (97.2%), White (0.7%), and Black or African American (0.7%). About 36.51% 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-Watsonville in 2024 is 142 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 251 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.2%
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 97.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
2.67% 100% Completion Time
82.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 2.67% of students graduating from CET-Watsonville completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Building Construction Technology/Technician: 97% male / 3% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 94% male / 6% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 8% male / 92% 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-Watsonville.
Return on Investment
$7,041 Median Student Debt
$32,986 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.35% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1486.48% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CET-Watsonville.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Building Construction Technology/Technician: 34 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 34 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 26 completions
4. 05.1071: 13 completions
5. Construction Trades, Other: 6 completions
Most popular programs at CET-Watsonville.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CET-Watsonville graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CET-Watsonville from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,573
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-Watsonville is a private non-profit institution located in Watsonville, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Building Construction Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 142 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (97.2%), White (0.7%), Black or African American (0.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 82.67%. Approximately 36.51% of students receive Pell Grants. About 69.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Watsonville, CA 95076
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 82.67% graduation rate, CET-Watsonville 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-Watsonville located?
CET-Watsonville is located in Watsonville, CA.
How much does CET-Watsonville cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $5,198 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at CET-Watsonville?
CET-Watsonville reports undergraduate enrollment of about 251 students, Hispanic or Latino (97.2%), White (0.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CET-Watsonville?
About 69.3% of students at CET-Watsonville are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of CET-Watsonville earn?
Median earnings are $33,264 six years after entry and $32,986 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at CET-Watsonville?
The 150%-time completion rate is 82.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CET-Watsonville students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,041.
Is CET-Watsonville public or private?
CET-Watsonville is a private nonprofit institution located in Watsonville, CA.
Is CET-Watsonville an HBCU?
No. CET-Watsonville is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CET-Watsonville a tribal college?
No. CET-Watsonville is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is CET-Watsonville a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—CET-Watsonville reports 97.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is CET-Watsonville religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for CET-Watsonville in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools 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.