CET-San Jose
- Graduation Rate
- 80% B+
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $32,986 D+
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $16,101 C
- Close to the national average
- Enrollment
- 266
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 10.2× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $10.2 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $10.2 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $589,790.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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A 80% graduation rate — 39% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $10.2 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About CET-San Jose
CET-San Jose 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
- 266
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Construction Trades, Mechanic & Repair Tech, Health Professions, Criminal Justice
Why students choose CET-San Jose
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 $16,101 a year after grants and scholarships — 6% 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 →Overview
Eighty percent of students graduate from CET-San Jose, a striking figure for a school with a focused mission in vocational training. This private nonprofit institution serves just 266 students, allowing for a more personalized educational experience. The strong graduation rate highlights the commitment to student success in practical fields.
While specific mobility rates are not available, CET-San Jose equips students with skills that lead to solid earnings. Graduates report a median salary of $32,986 ten years after completing their programs. The school attracts a diverse student body, with over half of the attendees receiving Pell Grants, indicating a commitment to supporting lower-income students.
The total net price for attending CET-San Jose is $16,101, with median debt at a manageable $7,041. Students thrive in hands-on programs such as Construction Trades, Mechanic & Repair Tech, and Health Professions, which align well with local job markets in San Jose. This practical focus helps graduates secure employment and build stable careers.
Can I Get In?
How selective CET-San Jose is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into CET-San Jose? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
CET-San Jose, located in San Jose, California, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 80%.
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.27
- 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-San Jose? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at CET-San Jose, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $16,101. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $16,088 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,041 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $16,101
- Median Debt
- $7,041
- Pell Grant Rate
- 53%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 40%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $16,088
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $12,571
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $13,668
- Family Income $110K+
- $22,566
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-San Jose — 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-San Jose Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of CET-San Jose 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% (5)
- 3%
- 100% (5)
- 3%
- 100% (5)
- 3%
- 100% (5)
- 3%
How CET-San 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-San Jose Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, CET-San Jose delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $16,101/year ($64,404 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 $589,790 (10.2× your investment). The median debt is $7,041, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 80% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $64,404
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $654,194
- Net Return
- $589,790
- ROI Multiple
- 10.2×
- Cost Per Year
- $16,101
- Median Debt
- $7,041
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 80%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields CET-San Jose 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 55% $44,928 early-career
- Mechanic & Repair Tech 30% $41,658 early-career
- Health Professions 6% $28,633 early-career
- Criminal Justice 3%
- Culinary & Personal Services 3% $29,247 early-career
- Computer Science & IT 0%
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-San Jose's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- C+IT Manager$169,510 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- C+Cloud Architect$142,000 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- B-Site Reliability Engineer$140,000 · 20% growthAdaptable 52
- CSolutions Architect$138,000 · 12% growthAdaptable 52
- CPetroleum Engineer$135,690 · 2% growthResilient 72
- B-Software Developer$132,270 · 25% growthVulnerable 40
- CAerospace Engineer$130,720 · 6% growthResilient 72
- C+Blockchain Developer$130,000 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into CET-San Jose? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
CET-San Jose, located in San Jose, California, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 80%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend CET-San Jose? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at CET-San Jose, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $16,101. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $16,088 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,041 in federal student loans.
Is CET-San Jose Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of CET-San Jose report median earnings of $32,986, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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