Average

Score: 48/100

CET-Watsonville

Less than 2-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Watsonville, California 95076

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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 (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 68%

Outcomes

C+

64/100

Affordability

51/100

Resources

46/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

25/100

Quick Stats

149

Total Enrollment

68%

Graduation Rate

83%

Retention Rate

21.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The CET-Watsonville Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $837,967
Avg rent near campus: $3,114/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 95019 (3.5% cap, Freedom)

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🏆 Where CET-Watsonville Ranks

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

#20

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

78%

Receive Any Aid

27%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Building Construction Technology/Technician 34 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 34 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 26 grads/yr Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 13 grads/yr Construction Trades, Other 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Civil engineering technologists and technicians

$64k/yr 64,900 jobs

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

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

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Medical assistants

$44k/yr 811,000 jobs

Medical secretaries and administrative assistants

$45k/yr 850,000 jobs

Student Demographics

149

Total Students

37%

Women

83%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 1%

Hispanic 97%

Black 1%

Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%

25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at CET-Watsonville?

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-Watsonville?

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

What is the graduation rate at CET-Watsonville?

The graduation rate at CET-Watsonville is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is CET-Watsonville a good school?

CET-Watsonville has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): 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-Watsonville?

CET-Watsonville has a total enrollment of 149 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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