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Private nonprofit, Less than 2-Year
San Diego, CA

CET-San Diego

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$15,500

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

82.6%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$32,986

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

CET-San Diego is a distinguished Private nonprofit, Less than 2-Year institution located in San Diego, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $15,500, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 82.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$31,000

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

10.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$2,986

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$1,140

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$28,720

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at CET-San Diego is $7,041.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
11.1%
88.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
40.9%
Asian
31.1%
White
12.9%
Black
12.0%
Two or more
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Unknown
0.4%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$15,500

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$18,562
$30k - $48k$18,165
$48k - $75k$19,525
$75k+$24,055

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$7,041
Pell Grant Recipients29.1%
Using Federal Loans31.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment31.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$7,257
Pell Grant Recipients31.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

95.8%

Success

82.6%

In-State Cost

$15,500

Age 25+ Students

76.0%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

2,849 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
San Diego (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
San Diego (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.