Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at CET-Watsonville with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at CET-Watsonville
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Building Construction Technology $15,249-900 Contact Hours8 Months $12,247
2Welding Technology/Welder $15,500-900 Contact Hours8 Months $10,695
3Medical/Clinical Assistant $15,249-900 Contact Hours8 Months $16,239
4Medical Office Assistant/Specialist $12,672-900 Contact Hours8 Months $13,812
5Construction Trades (other) $11,476-630 Contact Hours5 Months $9,481

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 Building Construction Technology program which is the largest program at CET-Watsonville.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $21,353 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at CET-Watsonvillehas 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-Watsonville.
Living Costs Trends
CET-Watsonville 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$10,056$3,516
2021$11,052$3,090
2022$11,502$3,174
2023$14,820$4,050
2024$16,193$5,160
Living Costs Trends Chart