Paying for CET-El Paso
Tuition & Fees
$11,476
Largest Programs
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
number of programs offered
2
The largest programs at CET-El Paso is Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor and its 2025 tuition is $11,476. The length of the program is 630 contact hours ( or credit hours) and, it requires 5 months to complete the program in average.
The tuition & fees at CET-El Pasois very expensive compared to the national average of Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor program (the average is $6,258).
Largest Programs Information
The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at CET-El Paso with program length and completion time.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average (in Vocational schools) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $11,476 | - | 630 Contact Hours | 5 Months | $6,258 |
| 2 | Welding Technology/Welder | $15,500 | - | 900 Contact Hours | 8 Months | $10,695 |
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 Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor program which is the largest program at CET-El Paso.
2025 Living Costs
The 2025 average living costs is $11,682 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at CET-El Pasohas increased by 18.74% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at CET-El Paso.
Living Costs Trends
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,671 | $2,704 |
| 2022 | $10,064 | $2,777 |
| 2023 | $10,374 | $2,835 |
| 2024 | $6,095 | $3,743 |
| 2025 | $8,647 | $3,035 |
Living Costs Trends Chart