Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection at Cabrillo College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Cabrillo College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Cabrillo College graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all building/construction finishing, management, and inspection certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (53 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College | $47,566 | — | — | — |
| CET-San Diego | $28,485 | $28,351 | $6,425 | 0.23 |
| CET-San Jose | $28,485 | $28,351 | $6,425 | 0.23 |
| CET-El Centro | $28,485 | $28,351 | $6,425 | 0.23 |
| CET-Colton | $28,485 | $28,351 | $6,425 | 0.23 |
| CET-Watsonville | $28,485 | $28,351 | $6,425 | 0.23 |
| National Median | $28,485 | — | $7,521 | 0.26 |
Other Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CET-San Diego San Diego | — | $28,485 | $6,425 |
| CET-San Jose San Jose | — | $28,485 | $6,425 |
| CET-El Centro El Centro | — | $28,485 | $6,425 |
| CET-Colton Colton | — | $28,485 | $6,425 |
| CET-Watsonville Watsonville | — | $28,485 | $6,425 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Cabrillo College, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.