Paying for CET-El Centro
Tuition & Fees
$15,000
Largest Programs
Welding Technology/Welder
number of programs offered
4
The largest programs at CET-El Centro is Welding Technology/Welder and its 2025 tuition is $15,000. The length of the program is 900 contact hours ( or credit hours) and, it requires 8 months to complete the program in average.
The tuition & fees at CET-El Centrois expensive compared to the national average of Welding Technology/Welder program (the average is $10,695).
Largest Programs Information
The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at CET-El Centro with program length and completion time.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average (in Vocational schools) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welding Technology/Welder | $15,000 | - | 900 Contact Hours | 8 Months | $10,695 |
| 2 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $11,476 | - | 630 Contact Hours | 5 Months | $6,258 |
| 3 | Building Construction Technology | $15,249 | - | 900 Contact Hours | 8 Months | $12,247 |
| 4 | Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | $15,249 | - | 900 Contact Hours | 8 Months | $10,253 |
Tuition & Fees Trends Chart
The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Welding Technology/Welder program which is the largest program at CET-El Centro.
2025 Living Costs
The 2025 average living costs is $16,688 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at CET-El Centrohas decreased by 0.78% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at CET-El Centro.
Living Costs Trends
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $13,815 | $3,863 |
| 2022 | $14,378 | $3,968 |
| 2023 | $14,820 | $4,050 |
| 2024 | $16,193 | $5,160 |
| 2025 | $12,353 | $4,335 |
Living Costs Trends Chart