Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at CET-Santa Maria is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2024 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.
Tuition & Completion Time for 3 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $15,249-900 Hours8 Months $16,239
2Building Construction Technology $15,249-900 Hours8 Months $12,247
3Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry $15,249-900 Hours8 Months $13,329

Important Academic Statistics

Total 109 students attended CET-Santa Maria in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 2 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 5 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 8 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population109
Number of Faculty7
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 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. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
52% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $12,415 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$15,249
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$16,193
Off-Campus Expenses$5,160
Average Financial Amount$12,415

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, 75 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
2 Years Certificate3075
Total3075

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at CET-Santa Maria are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 75 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Construction Trades 15 completers
Building Construction Technology15
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 53 completers
Medical/Clinical Assistant53
Business 7 completers
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry7
Total75

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 109 students have enrolled into CET-Santa Maria. By gender, 36 male and 73 female students are attending the school.
There are 4 White (3.67%), 1 Black/African American (0.92%), 102 Hispanic (93.58%), and 103 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1093673
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American110
Hispanic1023270
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White422
Two More110
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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