Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at CET-El Centro is Welding Technology/Welder and the 2024 tuition and fees is $15,000. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Welding Technology/Welder programs ($10,695). 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 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at CET-El Centro.
Tuition & Completion Time for 4 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Welding Technology/Welder $15,000-900 Hours8 Months $10,695
2Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $11,476-630 Hours5 Months $6,258
3Building Construction Technology $15,249-900 Hours8 Months $12,247

Important Academic Statistics

Total 148 students attended CET-El Centro in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 10 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 21 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of CET-El Centro is 82% and the retention rate is 83% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population148
Graduation Rate82%
Number of Faculty11
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of CET-El Centro is $15,000 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
68% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $14,823 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$15,000
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$16,193
Off-Campus Expenses$5,160
Average Financial Amount$14,823

Offered Certificate Programs

CET-El Centro offers 5 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, 175 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate2061
2 Years Certificate30114
Total50175

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at CET-El Centro are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 175 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 61 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 114 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Transportation and Materials Moving 59 completers
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor59
Business 2 completers
Retailing and Retail Operations2
Total61
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Construction Trades 38 completers
Building Construction Technology38
Precision Production Trades 49 completers
Welding Technology/Welder49
Business 27 completers
Accounting27
Total114

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 148 students have enrolled into CET-El Centro. By gender, 114 male and 34 female students are attending the school.
1 Black/African American (0.68%), 146 Hispanic (98.65%), and 147 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total14811434
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American110
Hispanic14611234
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White000
Two More110
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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