What credential level do the programs offer?

All listed programs are undergraduate certificates.

What do graduates of the Ground Transportation program typically earn?

The median earnings 2 years after completion for this program are $32,028.

How many students complete their programs?

The completion rate is reported at 91.2%.

How small is the student body?

There are 130 students enrolled at this school.

Is CET-El Centro a public or private school?

It is a private nonprofit school.

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CET-El Centro

El Centro, California · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 130 students · WeldingMachining & CNCCDL & Truck Driving

Avg net price / yr

$11,405

cheaper than 31% of comparable schools

Completion rate

91.2%

Median debt at completion

$7,041

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$32,986

earns ~$2,892.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

CET-El Centro is a private nonprofit school in El Centro, CA that mainly awards certificates. It serves a small student body of 130 people with an average annual net price of $11,405 after aid.

What to know

The school reports a high completion rate of 91.2%, but students typically leave with median debt of $7,041. Ten-year median earnings for graduates are reported at $32,986, though specific program earnings vary significantly from $13,117 to $32,028.

Net price is 49% above the California median ($7,653) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 14% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Ground Transportation	undergraduate certificate	$32,028
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$27,675
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	$22,094
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	$16,663
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	undergraduate certificate	$13,117

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Questions students ask

What credential level do the programs offer?: All listed programs are undergraduate certificates.
What do graduates of the Ground Transportation program typically earn?: The median earnings 2 years after completion for this program are $32,028.
How many students complete their programs?: The completion rate is reported at 91.2%.
How small is the student body?: There are 130 students enrolled at this school.
Is CET-El Centro a public or private school?: It is a private nonprofit school.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria	$5,383	25.7%	$42,786
American River College	Sacramento	$7,999	24.6%	$40,162
Antelope Valley Community College District	Lancaster	$3,860	29.1%	$36,526
Bakersfield College	Bakersfield	$14,621	25.9%	$37,291
Barstow Community College	Barstow	$12,773	19.5%	$35,104
Butte College	Oroville	$5,520	36.3%	$41,810

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 111726. 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.