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CET-Santa Maria

Private nonprofit Santa Maria, CA · Urban · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
68%
Graduation Rate
$32,986
Earnings (10yr)
$5,446
Net Price
142
Enrollment

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How CET-Santa Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation68%Earnings 10yr$33KNet Price$5KRetention92%Median Debt$7KPell Grant Rate59%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$5K$0-30K$6K$30-48K$7K$48-75K

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,446
Avg Net Price
$7,041
Median Debt
59%
Pell Grant Rate
12%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$4,846
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,802
Family Income $30K–$48K
$7,319
Family Income $48K–$75K

Graduate Outcomes

$33,264
6 Years After Entry
$32,555
8 Years
$32,986
10 Years
0.21x
Debt-to-Earnings
35%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$33,264 6yr $32,555 8yr $32,986 10yr

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 92%
Diversity Index 0.03
First-Gen Students 69%

Top Programs

Health Professions 71%
Construction Trades 24%
Business & Marketing 4%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Council on Occupational Education
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
34%
White
0%
Hispanic
99%
Black
0%
Asian
0%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

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