Students attend CET in Santa Maria, California, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. CET degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and construction trades.
Applicants to CET appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 101 students at the school (as of 2005). CET has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of CET is based on a philosophy of self-determination. CET seeks to promote the human development and education of low income people by providing them with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to economic self-sufficiency."
More complete details are provided below.
CET - Santa Maria
509 W Morrison Ave
Santa Maria, CA 93458
General Phone: (408) 287-7924
Admissions Phone: (408) 287-7924
Financial Aid Phone: (408) 287-7924
CET awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 45 | medical assistant |
| Office And Administration | 27 | office data entry |
| Construction Trades | 25 | property management, electrical and power installer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer support |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical records admin |
Number of programs and degrees for CET in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 95 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 10 | 3 |
In 2005, CET had a total enrollment of 101 students (87 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 95% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 72 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 68% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Maria, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (408) 287-7924
Financial Aid:
CET participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2332803)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (408) 287-7924
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CET Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
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