CET-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA · Private nonprofit · Certificate degree-granting
Located in Santa Maria, California, CET-Santa Maria is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 142 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,986 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 68.1%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $7,041, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.68x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,446 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Building Construction, and Business Operations.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,986
Graduation Rate
68.1%
Median Debt
$7,041
Average Net Price
$5,446
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.06x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.68x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
142
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
91.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
58.9%
Federal Loan Rate
12.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,846
Income $30K–$48K
$5,802
Income $48K–$75K
$7,319
Student Demographics
Women
33.9%
White
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Hispanic
98.6%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
1.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
31.2%
Accreditations
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Schools — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (3)
Undergraduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $37,870 | 56 |
| Building Construction | $39,229 | 13 |
| Business Operations | $31,548 | 9 |
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