CET-Salinas

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Salinas, CA
(408) 287-7924
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What Are the Key Stats for CET-Salinas?

Total Enrollment

171

Program Completions

149

Last reported year

Average Net Price

$4,201

After financial aid

Retention Rate

84%

Full-time students

How CET-Salinas Compares

CET-Salinas runs a focused operation at 171 students. Net price: $4,201. Retention: 84%. Smaller scale typically signals deeper specialization in fewer trades โ€” a real advantage if your target trade is one of them, less so if you're still exploring.

Where is CET-Salinas?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at CET-Salinas

81 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.0801
27 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 52.0407
26 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.0710
15 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 46.9999

Is CET-Salinas Accredited?

  • Accredited by Council on Occupational Education (COE) Since 2015 ยท Next review December 2029

Source: U.S. Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), as of October 2026. Reported by accrediting agencies; not audited.

Explore CET-Salinas

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Enrollment

CET-Salinas enrolls 171 students. The student body is 83.6% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 84% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

CET-Salinas maintains a 21:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a excellent 84% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. With very high enrollment intensity, students engage deeply in their studies and campus activities.

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Programs

CET-Salinas offers programs in 3 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry, and Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. In 2025, the college awarded 149 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

After financial aid, the average net price is $4,201. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Institution Details

Sector PRIVATE NONPROFIT LESS THAN 2 YEAR
Control PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Level LESS THAN 2 YEARS
Degree Granting No

Contact Information

Address
24 East Alvin Drive
Salinas, CA, 93906
Administrator
Ruben Solorio
Chief Executive Officer

Cost Information

Tuition and fees for the full program
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant 8 months $15,249
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 8 months $15,249
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 6 months $11,478
  • Construction Trades, Other 6 months $11,476
Other costs for Medical/Clinical Assistant (2024-25)
  • Housing and food (off campus) $12,353
Estimated total for the 8-month program $31,937 Tuition and fees, housing and other expenses
Cost and financial aid details

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 02332813
EIN: 941658311
IPEDS ID: 111799
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