CET is found in San Jose, CA. San Jose is a large 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 family and social work, cooking and culinary arts, and construction trades.
CET accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 321 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 Sobrato
701 Vine St
San Jose, CA 95110
General Phone: (408) 287-7924
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 52 | medical assistant |
| Construction Trades | 43 | property management, electrical and power installer |
| Medical Administration | 32 | medical secretary |
| Mechanics and Repair | 32 | mechanic and repair |
| Family and Social Work | 28 | child care provider |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 26 | culinary arts services |
| Business and Management | 13 | accounting and related services, accounting |
| Media | 7 | graphic communications courses |
| Office and Administration | 0 | office data entry |
| Transportation | 0 | transportation and materials moving |
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 | 129 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 104 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, CET had a total enrollment of 321 students (620 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 6% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 82% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 13% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 87% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Jose, 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 2332800)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
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