CET-San Jose
CET-San Jose is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in San Jose, CA. It offers 10 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/3/2015 - 1/31/2019).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at CET-San Jose is Electrician and the 2025 tuition and fees is $16,375. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Electrician programs ($15,963). 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 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at CET-San Jose.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | $16,375 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $15,963 |
| 2 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $14,221 | - | 810 Hours | 7 Months | $16,505 |
| 3 | Computer Support Specialist | $11,476 | - | 630 Hours | 6 Months | $22,337 |
| 4 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $15,500 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $14,851 |
| 5 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $15,249 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $16,239 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 266 students attended CET-San Jose in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 10 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 65 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of CET-San Jose is 81% and the retention rate is 84% at the school.
| Student Population | 266 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Number of Faculty | 11 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of CET-San Jose is $16,375
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,945 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $16,375 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $12,353 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,335 |
| Average Financial Amount | $9,945 |
Offered Certificate Programs
CET-San Jose offers 10 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, 144 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 4 | 0 | 37 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 107 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 144 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at CET-San Jose are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 144 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 37 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 107 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | 11 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 0 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 12 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 14 |
| Total | 37 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 7 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 73 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 73 |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 9 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 9 |
| Total | 107 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 266 students have enrolled into CET-San Jose. By gender, 226 male and 40 female students are attending the school.
There are 14 White (5.26%), 9 Black/African American (3.38%), 226 Hispanic (84.96%), 11 Asian (4.14%), and 232 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 266 | 226 | 40 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 226 | 188 | 38 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Two More | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 701 Vine St, San Jose, CA
- 408-287-7924
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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