Average

Score: 50/100

CET-San Diego

Less than 2-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 San Diego, California 92102

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 86%

Outcomes

B+

77/100

Affordability

45/100

Resources

35/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

Quick Stats

225

Total Enrollment

86%

Graduation Rate

96%

Retention Rate

28.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The CET-San Diego Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $743,221
Avg rent near campus: $2,318/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92101 (3.2% cap, San Diego)

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🏆 Where CET-San Diego Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#12

Building Construction Technology/Technician

of 26 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

65%

Receive Any Aid

46%

Receive Pell Grants

48%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 85 grads/yr Building Construction Technology/Technician 66 grads/yr Electrician 14 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from CET-San Diego's top programs commonly pursue.

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Civil engineering technologists and technicians

$64k/yr 64,900 jobs

Signal and track switch repairers

$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

Electricians

$62k/yr 818,700 jobs

Security and fire alarm systems installers

$59k/yr 85,900 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Student Demographics

225

Total Students

11%

Women

22%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 13%

Hispanic 41%

Black 12%

Asian 32%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 22%

25-64 (Adult) 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at CET-San Diego?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend CET-San Diego?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at CET-San Diego?

The graduation rate at CET-San Diego is 86%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is CET-San Diego a good school?

CET-San Diego has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend CET-San Diego?

CET-San Diego has a total enrollment of 225 students.

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