CET-Colton
- Graduation Rate
- 69% B-
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $32,986 D+
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $14,634 C+
- Close to the national average
- Enrollment
- 162
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 11.2× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $11.2 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $11.2 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $595,658.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Every $1 invested returns $11.2 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About CET-Colton
CET-Colton is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private College
- Enrollment
- 162
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Construction Trades, Precision Production, Mechanic & Repair Tech
Why students choose CET-Colton
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $14,634 a year after grants and scholarships — 15% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $32,986 ten years after enrolling — 19% below the typical college, against $7,041 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective CET-Colton is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into CET-Colton? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Colton, California, CET-Colton enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 69%.
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.30
- First-Gen Students
- 69%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend CET-Colton? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at CET-Colton, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $14,634. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $13,011 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,041 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $14,634
- Median Debt
- $7,041
- Pell Grant Rate
- 59%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 49%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $13,011
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $14,787
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $18,227
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at CET-Colton — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is CET-Colton Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of CET-Colton report median earnings of $32,986, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $33,264
- 8 Years
- $32,555
- 10 Years
- $32,986
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.21x
- Earning > $25K
- 35%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (1)
- 100%
- 100% (1)
- 100%
- 100% (1)
- 100%
- 100% (1)
- 100%
How CET-Colton Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is CET-Colton Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, CET-Colton delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $14,634/year ($58,536 total). Graduates earn $32,986 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $654,194 in total earnings — a net gain of $595,658 (11.2× your investment). The median debt is $7,041, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 69% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $58,536
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $654,194
- Net Return
- $595,658
- ROI Multiple
- 11.2×
- Cost Per Year
- $14,634
- Median Debt
- $7,041
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 69%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields CET-Colton awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Construction Trades 59% $35,271 early-career
- Precision Production 26% $32,883 early-career
- Mechanic & Repair Tech 15% $37,979 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for CET-Colton's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CPetroleum Engineer$135,690 · 2% growthResilient 72
- CAerospace Engineer$130,720 · 6% growthResilient 72
- C-Nuclear Engineer$124,280 · 1% growthResilient 72
- C-Robotics Engineer$105,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
- CConstruction Manager$104,900 · 5% growthResilient 72
- COperations Manager$103,650 · 6% growthAdaptable 64
- CBiomedical Engineer$100,730 · 5% growthResilient 72
- CHealth & Safety Engineer$100,660 · 4% growthResilient 72
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into CET-Colton? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Colton, California, CET-Colton enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 69%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend CET-Colton? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at CET-Colton, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $14,634. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $13,011 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,041 in federal student loans.
Is CET-Colton Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of CET-Colton report median earnings of $32,986, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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