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CET-San Diego
San Diego, California · Private non-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 4153 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102 · Phone: (408) 287-7924 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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CET-San Diego is a private non-profit trade school in San Diego, CA offering welding, construction trades, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
CET-San Diego reports an 87.1% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,041 and median earnings of $32,986 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at CET-San Diego is listed at $26,071, federal financial aid is available through Title IV, and 33.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
| Construction laborers | $40,950 | $60,270 | $78,520 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 82 | $32,198 | $27,675 | $8,500 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 63 | $25,247 | $22,094 | $6,323 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $26,684 | $24,098 | $6,246 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
CET-San Diego is a private non-profit trade and career school located in San Diego, California. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus most commonly awards credentials in welding, construction trades, and medical assisting, with welding schools (82 completers), construction trades programs (63), and medical assistant programs (11) making up its top program families out of 156 total trade completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 87.1%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,041, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $32,986. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,071, and 33.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled at this campus.
Based on its program mix of welding, construction trades, and medical assisting, this campus may suit students looking for shorter, hands-on trade training rather than a multi-year associate degree, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners and career changers should confirm scheduling, program length, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
CET-San Diego's top programs are welding schools, construction trades programs, and medical assistant programs, based on completer counts in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, CET-San Diego is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with accreditation status listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 33.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 87.1%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,041, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,986.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,071.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
CET-San Diego is a private non-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and institutional priorities compared to for-profit or public schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (408) 287-7924 or visit https://www.cetweb.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?111708.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers welding, construction trades, and medical assistant programs, which are commonly hands-on and shorter-term fields, but specific fit for adult career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss scheduling and options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach CET-San Diego at (408) 287-7924 or through its website at https://www.cetweb.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide direct comparisons to other nearby schools; you can use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.