CET is located in a large suburb, in Alexandria, VA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at CET top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study office and administration, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
CET maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 140 students (193 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at CET. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at CET are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of CET, an economic and community development corporation, is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to economic self-sufficiency."
More complete details are provided below.
CET Alexandria
6295 Edsall Rd, Plaza 500, Ste. 220
Alexandria, VA 22312
General Phone: (408) 287-7924
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 42 | HVAC |
| Construction Trades | 24 | property management, construction trades |
| Medical Administration | 19 | health and medical administrative |
| Office and Administration | 10 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for CET in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 79 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, CET had a total enrollment of 140 students (193 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 84% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 77 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 69% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Alexandria, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
CET participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2332840)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Construction Trades, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CET Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
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