CET-Watsonville
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 142 students.
About This School
CET-Watsonville is a private nonprofit institution located in Watsonville, California with approximately 142 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,198 per year. Typical graduates earn $27,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worth considering if you're looking for a low-debt vocational path — graduates leave with just $7,041 in median debt, which is notably manageable. The concern is the earning side: median earnings of $27,600 a decade after enrollment suggest limited income growth, so this school makes the most sense for students pursuing a specific trade or career where that salary aligns with local cost-of-living expectations. It's a small, focused program, not a stepping stone to high-earning careers.
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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 (142 undergraduates).
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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.
- 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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