CET-Coachella
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. no major red flags in the data. strong 83% graduation rate; 59% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
CET-Coachella is a private nonprofit institution located in Coachella, California with approximately 96 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,105 per year. The graduation rate is 83%, and the typical graduate earns $27,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students and families drawn to hands-on vocational training in the Coachella Valley will find this small, focused institution worth a serious look — its 83% graduation rate is genuinely impressive for a career-focused school of this size, and the median debt at graduation of just $7,041 is one of the lowest you'll encounter anywhere. The net price of $16,105 per year is manageable, especially given that low debt outcome, which suggests real financial discipline in how students fund their education. The honest concern here is the median earnings figure: $27,600 ten years after enrollment is modest, and families should go in clear-eyed that this path leads to stable regional employment, not high earning power — it's a solid foundation, not a wealth-building track. That said, for a student who wants to stay in the Coachella Valley, enter the workforce quickly, and graduate without a crushing debt load, this can be a genuinely smart choice. Before applying, I'd encourage students to talk directly to recent graduates about where they're working and whether those jobs aligned with what they trained for — that conversation will tell you more than any ranking ever will.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 33% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (96 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CET-Coachella cost?
The average net price at CET-Coachella is about $16,105 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at CET-Coachella?
CET-Coachella has a graduation rate of 83%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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