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CET-Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia · Private non-profit career school
Address: 6295 Edsall Rd, Plaza 500, Ste. 220, Alexandria, VA 22312 · Phone: (408) 287-7924 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
CET-Alexandria is a private non-profit trade school in Alexandria, Virginia offering HVAC and construction trades programs.
Federal outcome data on completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus, though the Virginia state average completion rate is 57.1% per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data for CET-Alexandria; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, though the share of Pell recipients is not reported.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $39,760 | $59,730 | $73,440 |
| Construction laborers | $32,900 | $43,560 | $47,550 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 46 | $32,866 | $31,964 | $6,160 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $25,247 | $22,094 | $6,323 |
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-Alexandria is a private non-profit trade and career-training campus located in Alexandria, Virginia, in a large suburb setting. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school because it participates in Title IV programs. The campus's accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP database, so prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the school or through the College Scorecard. The school's most-awarded programs are HVAC training, with 46 completers, and construction trades programs, with 5 completers, totaling 51 trade program completers overall.
Several outcome figures are not reported for this campus in federal data, including the completion rate, median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, and annual cost of attendance. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Virginia is 57.1%, but how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is also not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its concentration in HVAC and construction trades, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on, program-specific training rather than a broad associate-degree pathway, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment, including career changers, should confirm current accreditation, program length, cost, and outcomes directly with the school at (408) 287-7924 or via https://cetweb.edu/, and can review official federal statistics at the College Scorecard link provided for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
CET-Alexandria offers HVAC schools programs (46 completers) and construction trades programs (5 completers), for a total of 51 trade program completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status for this campus was not found in the DAPIP database. Contact the school directly at (408) 287-7924 or visit https://cetweb.edu/ to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data. The Virginia state average completion rate is 57.1%, but how this campus compares is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for this school for any available updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
CET-Alexandria is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it operates without shareholders and reinvests revenue into its programs, though this does not by itself guarantee outcomes.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for details on program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review official federal data for this campus at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?427894, and confirm accreditation directly with the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows concentrated, hands-on programs in HVAC and construction trades, but specific fit for career changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach CET-Alexandria at (408) 287-7924 or through its website at https://cetweb.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in federal data for this campus; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up other institutions for comparison.
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.