The main campus of CET is in El Centro, CA (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. CET offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to construction trades and production trades.
CET admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2007, CET had 267 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. A large number of students at CET are 40 years old or older. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
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 El Centro
294 S 3rd St
El Centro, CA 92243
General Phone: (408) 287-7924
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Production Trades | 384 | welding |
| Business And Management | 147 | retail, accounting and related services |
| Construction Trades | 79 | property management |
| Transportation | 31 | truck and bus driver |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer support |
Number of programs and degrees for CET in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 519 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 122 | 3 |
In 2007, CET had a total enrollment of 267 students (267 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 89% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of El Centro, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California 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 2332810)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CET Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
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