Average

Score: 51/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

57/100 · earnings-weighted

CET-San Jose

Less than 2-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 San Jose, California 95110

🌐 https://cetweb.edu/

CET-San Jose

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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: 79%

Outcomes

70/100

Affordability

48/100

Resources

51/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

175

Total Enrollment

79%

Graduation Rate

85%

Retention Rate

18.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at CET-San Jose, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$32,986

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$33,264

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$7,041

Median debt at graduation

80.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

52.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 41st percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at CET-San Jose

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$42,828	$52,850	+23%	#13 of 46	#15	$8,347
Ground Transportation	$34,665	$50,652	-3%	#61 of 103	#84	$6,650
Precision Metal Working	$32,817	$47,291	-3%	#204 of 365	#296	$8,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	$35,970	$45,411	-6%	#153 of 226	#192	$6,160
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$26,336	$42,242	-18%	#254 of 319	#291	$7,251
Construction Trades	—	$39,898	-15%	—	—	—
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	$28,485	$39,229	-7%	#12 of 25	#14	$6,323
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$32,056	$37,870	+10%	#169 of 637	#361	$6,246
Health and Medical Administrative Services	$25,727	$37,244	+5%	#216 of 496	#350	$5,717
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	—	$35,597	+14%	#16 of 59	#26	—
Housing and Human Environments	$35,261	$35,492	-3%	—	—	—
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	$23,009	$31,548	-3%	#64 of 104	#80	$5,865
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	$15,849	$25,550	-51%	#10 of 12	#10	—
Accounting and Related Services	$14,972	$24,317	-45%	#99 of 101	#100	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $821,731
Avg rent near campus: $3,240/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 95113 (4.4% cap, San Jose)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

64%

Receive Any Aid

52%

Receive Pell Grants

42%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Electrician 73 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 12 grads/yr Computer Support Specialist 11 grads/yr Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 9 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Signal and track switch repairers

$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Electricians

$62k/yr 818,700 jobs

Security and fire alarm systems installers

$59k/yr 85,900 jobs

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment

$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

$50k/yr 805,600 jobs

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles

$48k/yr 10,300 jobs

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

Student Demographics

175

Total Students

17%

Women

70%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 8%

Hispanic 85%

Black 1%

Asian 5%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 70%

25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at CET-San Jose?

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 Jose?

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

What is the graduation rate at CET-San Jose?

The graduation rate at CET-San Jose is 79%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is CET-San Jose a good school?

CET-San Jose has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): 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 Jose?

CET-San Jose has a total enrollment of 175 students.

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