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CET-El Paso
El Paso, Texas · Private non-profit
Address: 294 Candelaria Street, El Paso, TX 79907 · Phone: (408) 287-7924 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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CET-El Paso is a private non-profit trade school in El Paso, Texas, offering CDL / truck driving training, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
CET-El Paso has a 64.4% completion rate, near the Texas average of 63.5%, 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-El Paso is $21,000, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 65.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $38,150 | $56,290 | $64,820 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 55 | $36,246 | $32,028 | $6,650 |
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-El Paso is a private non-profit trade school located in El Paso, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for training. The campus's primary program offering is CDL / truck driving training, which accounts for the bulk of its 55 program completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 64.4%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $7,041, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $32,986. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,000, and 65.6% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment. Job placement rates are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its single-program focus on CDL/truck driving, this campus fits students seeking a short, career-specific credential rather than a multi-year associate degree, and may appeal to adult career-changers looking for a direct path into driving work, though specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the school's full outcome data 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-El Paso offers CDL / truck driving school training, which is its sole reported program family with 55 completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, CET-El Paso is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is 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, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 64.4%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $7,041.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten 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 $21,000.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
CET-El Paso is a private non-profit school; non-profit status can affect institutional priorities, but specific implications are not detailed in the provided data.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (408) 287-7924 or visit https://cetweb.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?432269.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on a single, short-format CDL/truck driving program suggests it may suit those seeking a direct career pathway, though specific fit for career-changers is not detailed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for CDL/truck driving are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach CET-El Paso by phone at (408) 287-7924 or through its website at https://cetweb.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby CDL/truck driving programs is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for other regional options.
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.