CET-El Centro
CET-El Centro is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in El Centro, CA. It offers 4 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at CET-El Centro is Welding Technology/Welder and the 2025 tuition and fees is $15,000. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Welding Technology/Welder programs ($10,695). The length of the program is 900 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 8 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at CET-El Centro.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welding Technology/Welder | $15,000 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $10,695 |
| 2 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $11,476 | - | 630 Hours | 5 Months | $6,258 |
| 3 | Building Construction Technology | $15,249 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $12,247 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 130 students attended CET-El Centro in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 9 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 18 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of CET-El Centro is 93% and the retention rate is 79% at the school.
| Student Population | 130 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 93% |
| Number of Faculty | 10 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of CET-El Centro is $15,000
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
38% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $13,134 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $15,000 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $12,353 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,335 |
| Average Financial Amount | $13,134 |
Offered Certificate Programs
CET-El Centro offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 145 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 52 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 93 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 145 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at CET-El Centro are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 145 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 52 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 93 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 52 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 52 |
| Total | 52 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 27 completers |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 27 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 45 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 45 |
| Business | ✕ | 21 completers |
| Accounting | ✕ | 21 |
| Total | 93 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 130 students have enrolled into CET-El Centro. By gender, 103 male and 27 female students are attending the school.
There are 2 White (1.54%), 127 Hispanic (97.69%), and 128 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 130 | 103 | 27 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 127 | 100 | 27 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 294 S 3rd St, El Centro, CA
- 408-287-7924
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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