What do graduates of the Precision Metal Working program typically earn?

Reported median earnings for Precision Metal Working graduates two years after completion are $27,675.

Is CET-San Diego a public or private institution?

It is a private nonprofit school.

What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly net price?

The median student debt at completion is $7,041, which is lower than the average annual net price of $22,035.

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CET-San Diego

San Diego, California · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 223 students · WeldingMachining & CNCMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr

$22,035

cheaper than 9% of comparable schools

Completion rate

86.5%

Median debt at completion

$7,041

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$32,986

earns ~$1,497 per $1k of yearly net price

About

CET-San Diego is a private nonprofit school in San Diego, CA, that mainly awards certificates. With 223 students, it offers training in construction, metal working, and medical assisting. Typical costs and earnings are based on federal data from the U.S. Department of Education.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $22,035, while the median student debt at completion is $7,041. The school reports a completion rate of 86.5%, indicating most students finish their programs. Earnings vary by field, with metal working graduates typically earning $27,675 two years after entry.

Net price is 188% 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
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$27,675
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$24,098
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	$22,094

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Questions students ask

What do graduates of the Precision Metal Working program typically earn?: Reported median earnings for Precision Metal Working graduates two years after completion are $27,675.
How many students finish their programs at this school?: The school reports a completion rate of 86.5%.
Is CET-San Diego a public or private institution?: It is a private nonprofit school.
What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $7,041, which is lower than the average annual net price of $22,035.

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 111708. 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.