Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at CET-Watsonville with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at CET-Watsonville
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Building Construction Technology $15,249-900 Contact Hours8 Months $12,247
2Welding Technology/Welder $15,500-900 Contact Hours8 Months $10,695
3Medical/Clinical Assistant $15,249-900 Contact Hours8 Months $16,239
4Construction Trades (other) $11,476-630 Contact Hours6 Months $9,481
5Medical Office Assistant/Specialist $11,476-630 Contact Hours6 Months $13,812

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 Building Construction Technology program which is the largest program at CET-Watsonville.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $16,688 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at CET-Watsonvillehas 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-Watsonville.
Living Costs Trends
CET-Watsonville 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$11,052$3,090
2022$11,502$3,174
2023$14,820$4,050
2024$16,193$5,160
2025$12,353$4,335
Living Costs Trends Chart