CET is found in Salinas, CA. Salinas is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at CET.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, medical administration, and construction trades.
CET accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 176 in 2007-2008 at the school. CET has a large minority student population. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place 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 Salinas
421 Monterey St
Salinas, CA 93901
General Phone: (408) 287-7924
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 56 | property management, construction trades |
| Office and Administration | 40 | office data entry |
| Medical Administration | 33 | medical secretary |
| Transportation | 21 | transportation and materials moving |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer support, data processing tech |
Number of programs and degrees for CET in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 83 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 70 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, CET had a total enrollment of 176 students (279 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 97% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 88% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Salinas, 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 2332813)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Construction Trades, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
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 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (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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