Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at CET-El Centro with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at CET-El Centro
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Welding Technology/Welder $15,000-900 Contact Hours8 Months $10,695
2Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $11,476-630 Contact Hours5 Months $6,258
3Building Construction Technology $15,249-900 Contact Hours8 Months $12,247
4Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping $15,249-900 Contact Hours8 Months $10,253

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Welding Technology/Welder program which is the largest program at CET-El Centro.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $21,353 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at CET-El Centrohas increased by 13.16% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at CET-El Centro.
Living Costs Trends
CET-El Centro 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$12,570$4,395
2021$13,815$3,863
2022$14,378$3,968
2023$14,820$4,050
2024$16,193$5,160
Living Costs Trends Chart