How much of the student body receives Pell Grants?

59.2% of students reported receiving Pell Grants.

What are the typical earnings two years after finishing the HVAC program?

Graduates of the Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology program have median earnings of $31,964 two years after completion.

What is the completion rate for this school?

The reported completion rate is 82.6%.

How many students are currently enrolled?

There are 96 students in total.

Is CET-Coachella a public or private institution?

It is a private nonprofit school.

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CET-Coachella

Coachella, California · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 96 students · HVAC

Avg net price / yr

$16,105

cheaper than 27% of comparable schools

Completion rate

82.6%

Median debt at completion

$7,041

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$32,986

earns ~$2,048.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

CET-Coachella is a private nonprofit school in Coachella, CA that mainly awards certificates. With 96 total students and an average annual net price of $16,105, it serves a small cohort seeking specific trade skills. The school reports an 82.6% completion rate and a median student debt of $7,041 at graduation.

What to know

Most students rely on financial aid, as 59.2% receive Pell Grants. You can expect to pay about $16,105 annually after aid, leaving a median debt of $7,041 upon completion. Ten-year median earnings are $32,986, though two-year earnings vary by program, ranging from $18,535 to $31,964.

Net price is 40% below the California median ($26,871) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 11% below the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	$31,964
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	$22,094
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	$18,535

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Questions students ask

How much of the student body receives Pell Grants?: 59.2% of students reported receiving Pell Grants.
What are the typical earnings two years after finishing the HVAC program?: Graduates of the Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology program have median earnings of $31,964 two years after completion.
What is the completion rate for this school?: The reported completion rate is 82.6%.
How many students are currently enrolled?: There are 96 students in total.
Is CET-Coachella a public or private institution?: It is a private nonprofit school.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Brownson Technical School	Anaheim	$30,513	87.1%	$68,767
CET-San Jose	San Jose	$16,101	79.6%	$32,986
CET-Colton	Colton	$14,634	68.7%	$32,986
Institute for Business and Technology	San Jose	$27,207	83%	$38,015
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia	Visalia	$27,854	52.2%	$38,317
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield	Bakersfield	$23,351	58.1%	$38,317

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 381255. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.