CET is in a large city, in San Diego, CA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at CET earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include construction trades and production trades.
All qualified applicants are admitted as CET offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 185 students (341 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at CET are minorities. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. The student body at CET is overwhelmingly 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 San Diego
3295 Market St
San Diego, CA 92102
General Phone: (408) 287-7924
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 57 | property management |
| Production Trades | 39 | welding |
| Medical Support and Technology | 22 | medical assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for CET in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 118 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, CET had a total enrollment of 185 students (341 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 89% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 82% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, 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 2332809)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CET Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
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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