Is CET-Salinas worth it?
CET-Salinas is a private nonprofit, less-than-two-year institution in Salinas, California (midsize city). It awarded 151 certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant, business automation and construction trades.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$31,508
Median earnings 4 years after
$40,676
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,986
Average net price
$6,924
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
151
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
171
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $32,056 | $37,870 | 260 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,009 | $31,548 | 89 |
| Construction Trades, Other | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $39,898 | N/A |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 92 |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 33 |
| Construction Trades, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 12 |
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Sources: federal figures for CET-Salinas. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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