CET-Santa Maria
CET-Santa Maria is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Santa Maria, CA. It offers 3 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at CET-Santa Maria 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 3 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at CET-Santa Maria.
| 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 | Building Construction Technology | $15,249 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $12,247 |
| 3 | Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | $15,249 | - | 900 Hours | 6 Months | $13,329 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 142 students attended CET-Santa Maria in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 6 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 5 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 11 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
The graduation rate of CET-Santa Maria is 77% and the retention rate is 92% at the school.
| Student Population | 142 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 77% |
| Number of Faculty | 11 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of CET-Santa Maria is $15,249
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
66% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $16,820 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $15,249 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $12,353 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,335 |
| Average Financial Amount | $16,820 |
Offered Certificate Programs
CET-Santa Maria offers 3 career programs for 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, 98 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 98 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 98 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at CET-Santa Maria are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 98 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 24 completers |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 24 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 70 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 70 |
| Business | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | ✕ | 4 |
| Total | 98 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 142 students have enrolled into CET-Santa Maria. By gender, 52 male and 90 female students are attending the school.
140 Hispanic (98.59%), and 142 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 142 | 52 | 90 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 140 | 50 | 90 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Two More | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 509 W Morrison Ave, Santa Maria, CA
- 408-287-7924
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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