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CET-El Centro

El Centro, CA·Private nonprofit·130 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 130 students.

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Accept
130
Students
$11,405
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$27,600
Earnings
10 yr
$7,041
Debt

About This School

CET-El Centro is a private nonprofit institution located in El Centro, California with approximately 130 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,405 per year. Typical graduates earn $27,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Worth considering if you're looking for a small, focused vocational program — with only 167 students, you'll likely get personal attention and a tight-knit environment. The debt load is relatively low at $7,041, which is a genuine plus. However, median earnings of $27,600 a decade after enrollment is a modest return, so make sure the specific credential you're pursuing has strong local job demand in the El Centro area before committing.

Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing14%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
N/A
Out-of-State Tuition
N/A
Avg Net Price
$11,405
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$7,041

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$27,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,041
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$27,300
Female graduates$18,300

Gap: 33% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,041
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$27,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.9x

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

White2%
Hispanic/Latino98%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (130 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

CET-El Centro

294 S 3rd St

El Centro, CA 92243

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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