CET-El Centro

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2021 Average Net Price

$16,766

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.9%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

159

100% Full-Time

About

CET-El Centro is a higher education institution located in Imperial County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at CET-El Centro were Welding Technology (45 degrees awarded), Building Construction Technology (20 degrees), and Accounting (20 degrees).

In 2021, 134 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CET-El Centro. 27.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 72.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (129 degrees), 25.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,766.

In 2021, 49% of undergraduate students attending CET-El Centro received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,766

2021 Value

65.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 CET-El Centro had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,766. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of CET-El Centro grew by 65.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of CET-El Centro (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at CET-El Centro received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.55% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CET-El Centro (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.9%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at CET-El Centro was 3.9%, which represents 39 out of the 1001 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

CET-El Centro had a total enrollment of 159 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at CET-El Centro is 159 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at CET-El Centro are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CET-El Centro, both undergraduate and graduate, is 98.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.629% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.629% Two or More Races, and 0.629% White.

Students enrolled at CET-El Centro in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (73.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (24.5%) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male (0.629%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CET-El Centro in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 159 students. The full-time enrollment at CET-El Centro is 159 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at CET-El Centro (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at CET-El Centro was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), CET-El Centro had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at CET-El Centro (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
156 enrolled students
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
1 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CET-El Centro is 98.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.629% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.629% Two or More Races, and 0.629% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 60 fewer women than men received degrees from CET-El Centro. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CET-El Centro is hispanic or latino (129 degrees awarded). There were 25.8 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at CET-El Centro is Welding Technology (45 degrees awarded), followed by Building Construction Technology (20 degrees) and Accounting (20 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CET-El Centro, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (37 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Construction (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CET-El Centro are Accountants & auditors (1,011,559 people), Other managers (636,689 people), Financial managers (452,194 people), Chief executives & legislators (345,559 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (246,145 people).

The most specialized majors at CET-El Centro in 2021 are Transportation (37 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), and Business (32 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CET-El Centro are Physicians, Surgeons, Personal financial advisors, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at CET-El Centro are Transportation (37 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), and Business (32 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Banking & related activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CET-El Centro are Banking & related activities (455,747 people), Computer Systems Design (439,802 people), Elementary & secondary schools (429,642 people), Construction (406,836 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (385,670 people).

The most specialized majors at CET-El Centro are Transportation (37 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), and Business (32 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CET-El Centro.

Most Common (2021)

Welding Technology
45 degrees awarded
Building Construction Technology
20 degrees awarded
Accounting
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at CET-El Centro was Welding Technology with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at CET-El Centro according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 97 degrees were awarded to men at CET-El Centro, which is 2.62 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (37).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at CET-El Centro by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at CET-El Centro in Welding Technology, which is 14 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at CET-El Centro in Accounting, which is 5.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

92%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from CET-El Centro completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
129 degrees awarded
White
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CET-El Centro is hispanic or latino (129 degrees awarded). There were 25.8 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
92 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
37 degrees awarded
White Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CET-El Centro is hispanic or latino male (92 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (37 degrees).