CET is in Sacramento, CA. Sacramento is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. CET issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include office and administration, computer science and engineering, and mechanics and repair.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 143 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). CET is particularly welcoming to minority students. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
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 Sacramento
6853 65th St
Sacramento, CA 95828
General Phone: (408) 287-7924
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 39 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, precision systems maintenance |
| Medical Support and Technology | 37 | medical assistant |
| Transportation | 22 | truck and bus driver |
| Office and Administration | 8 | office data entry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer support |
| Business and Management | 0 | accounting, accounting and related services |
Number of programs and degrees for CET in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 65 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 45 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, CET had a total enrollment of 143 students (252 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17% |
| Black | 36% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 72% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sacramento, 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 2332845)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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 mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
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