CET-Salinas
CET-Salinas is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Salinas, 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-Salinas is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $15,249. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). 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-Salinas.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $15,249 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | $15,249 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $13,329 |
| 3 | $11,478 | - | 630 Hours | 6 Months | - | |
| 4 | Construction Trades (other) | $11,476 | - | 630 Hours | 6 Months | $9,481 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 171 students attended CET-Salinas in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 13 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of CET-Salinas is 68% and the retention rate is 84% at the school.
| Student Population | 171 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 68% |
| Number of Faculty | 8 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of CET-Salinas is $15,249
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
58% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $15,719 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $15,249 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $12,353 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,335 |
| Average Financial Amount | $15,719 |
Offered Certificate Programs
CET-Salinas 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, 151 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 | 26 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 125 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 151 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at CET-Salinas are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 151 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 26 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 125 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Construction Trades (other) | ✕ | 14 |
| Total | 26 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 92 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 92 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 0 |
| Business | ✕ | 33 completers |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | ✕ | 33 |
| Total | 125 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 171 students have enrolled into CET-Salinas. By gender, 28 male and 143 female students are attending the school.
There are 1 White (0.58%), 1 Black/African American (0.58%), 168 Hispanic (98.25%), 1 Asian (0.58%), and 168 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 171 | 28 | 143 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 168 | 26 | 142 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 24 East Alvin Drive, Salinas, CA
- 408-287-7924
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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