Ground Transportation at CET-San Jose
San Jose, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
CET-San Jose graduates in ground transportation earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How CET-San Jose Compares for Ground Transportation
All 103 colleges reporting ground transportation earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $95,899 | $99,559 | #1 | $74,114 |
| 2 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN | $69,894 | $66,764 | #7 | $64,164 |
| 3 | Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | $69,453 | $70,634 | #3 | $59,330 |
| 4 | Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD | $68,810 | $60,389 | #16 | $53,495 |
| 5 | Elgin Community College Elgin, IL | $67,995 | $66,805 | #6 | $51,945 |
| 6 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $67,820 | $70,570 | #4 | $50,682 |
| 7 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $65,846 | $76,239 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA | $65,657 | $67,968 | #5 | — |
| 9 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI | $62,775 | $61,827 | #14 | $51,761 |
| 10 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts North Andover, MA | $62,775 | $55,280 | #38 | $51,761 |
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| 58 | Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education Zanesville, OH | $51,733 | $55,207 | #39 | $37,227 |
| 59 | Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS | $51,152 | $62,063 | #13 | $27,251 |
| 60 | Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK | $50,872 | $57,117 | #29 | — |
| 61 | CET-San Jose San Jose, CA | $50,652 | $46,090 | #84 | $34,665 |
| 62 | CET-El Centro El Centro, CA | $50,652 | $46,090 | #85 | $34,665 |
| 63 | CET-El Paso El Paso, TX | $50,652 | $51,498 | #61 | $34,665 |
| 64 | CET-Soledad Soledad, CA | $50,652 | $46,090 | #86 | $34,665 |
Other Majors at CET-San Jose by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $52,850 | $42,828 | #13 of 46 |
| Precision Metal Working | $47,291 | $32,817 | #204 of 365 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $45,411 | $35,970 | #153 of 226 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $42,242 | $26,336 | #254 of 319 |
| Construction Trades | $39,898 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $39,229 | $28,485 | #12 of 25 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $37,870 | $32,056 | #169 of 637 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $37,244 | $25,727 | #216 of 496 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,597 | — | #16 of 59 |
| Housing and Human Environments | $35,492 | $35,261 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $31,548 | $23,009 | #64 of 104 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $25,550 | $15,849 | #10 of 12 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $24,317 | $14,972 | #99 of 101 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CET-San Jose ground transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,665 one year after graduating and $50,652 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CET-San Jose rank for ground transportation?
Among 103 colleges reporting earnings for ground transportation graduates, CET-San Jose ranks #61 by median pay four years after graduation, and #84 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is ground transportation at CET-San Jose worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for ground transportation ($52,118), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,650.
← All data for CET-San Jose · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.