Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at CET-San Jose is Electrician and the 2024 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.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Electrician $16,375-900 Hours8 Months $15,963
2Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $14,221-630 Hours6 Months $16,505
3Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $15,500-900 Hours8 Months $14,851
4Medical/Clinical Assistant $15,249-900 Hours8 Months $16,239
5Culinary Arts/Chef Training $15,200-810 Hours7 Months $18,726
6Computer Support Specialist $11,476-630 Hours6 Months $22,337

Important Academic Statistics

Total 183 students attended CET-San Jose in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 14 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 70 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of CET-San Jose is 48% and the retention rate is 94% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population183
Graduation Rate48%
Number of Faculty15
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 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. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,481 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$16,375
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$16,193
Off-Campus Expenses$5,160
Average Financial Amount$7,481

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, 166 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 Certificate4045
2 Years Certificate60121
Total100166

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at CET-San Jose are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 166 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 45 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 121 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
Computer and Information Sciences 11 completers
Computer Support Specialist11
Personal and Culinary Services 15 completers
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts7
Culinary Arts/Chef Training8
Mechanics and Repairers 19 completers
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician19
Total45
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Work and Family Studies 6 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant6
Construction Trades 72 completers
Electrician68
Building Construction Technology4
Mechanics and Repairers 22 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology22
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 21 completers
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary5
Medical/Clinical Assistant16
Total121

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 183 students have enrolled into CET-San Jose. By gender, 146 male and 37 female students are attending the school.
There are 12 White (6.56%), 6 Black/African American (3.28%), 148 Hispanic (80.87%), 11 Asian (6.01%), and 153 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total18314637
American Indian/Native American000
Asian11101
Black/African American660
Hispanic14811335
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White12120
Two More541
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

Directory Information

Similar Schools to CET-San Jose

The following schools offer similar vocational programs that CET-San Jose have. Compare those schools to CET-San Jose with tuition, financial aid, offered career programs, and more academic facts.
San Diego, CA
Colton, CA
Huntington Park, CA