Is CET-San Jose worth it?
CET-San Jose is a private nonprofit, less-than-two-year institution in San Jose, California (large city). It awarded 144 certificates in 2024, most often in electrician, automobile mechanics technology and culinary arts.
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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
$16,101
Completion rate
81%
Completions (2024)
144
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
266
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 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $32,817 | $47,291 | 248 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $35,970 | $45,411 | 247 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate certificate | $28,485 | $39,229 | 202 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $42,828 | $52,850 | 172 |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | $34,665 | $50,652 | 172 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $25,727 | $37,244 | 116 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,009 | $31,548 | 89 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $26,336 | $42,242 | 50 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $14,972 | $24,317 | 45 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $15,849 | $25,550 | 41 |
| Housing and Human Environments | Undergraduate certificate | $35,261 | $35,492 | 23 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $35,597 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 73 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 12 |
| Computer Support Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 11 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Building Construction Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for CET-San Jose. 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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