Housing and Human Environments at CET-San Jose

San Jose, CA · Private nonprofit · Certificate

with a smaller student body of 175 in San Jose, CA.

Program Analysis

Graduates of CET-San Jose's Housing and Human Environments program earn $35,261/yr in their first year — 48% above the $23,808 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Housing and Human Environments graduates.

With only 2 programs offering Housing and Human Environments nationally, this is a niche field. CET-San Jose ranks #1 among them.

One registered apprenticeship pathway (Interior Designer with a median wage of $63,490/yr) connects to Housing and Human Environments careers, offering a paid training alternative to the classroom model.

45 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
40
Low End
45
Score
48
High End
Earnings $35,261/yr (48% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (52% shielded)
Job Market Large (37,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$369K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
5 of 5
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Housing and Human Environments graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Facilities managers $104,690 +3.8% 52%
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary $77,280 +3.4% 46%
Interior designers $63,490 +3.2% 50%
Facilities managers
$104,690
+3.8% growth 52% AI-proof
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary
$77,280
+3.4% growth 46% AI-proof
Interior designers
$63,490
+3.2% growth 50% AI-proof

View all 5 career paths with full salary data →

About Housing and Human Environments Careers

Your work will revolve around shaping the spaces where people live, work, and gather. As a facilities manager, you might spend your day walking a corporate campus, coordinating with HVAC technicians and security staff, and managing the budget for a major renovation. Or, as an event planner, you’ll be the on-the-ground director for a large conference, using spreadsheets and a headset to orchestrate everything from catering to A/V setups. In interior design, you’ll use CAD software to draft layouts and work with clients and contractors to bring a vision to life.

Read the full Housing and Human Environments career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 45/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Housing and Human Environments at CET-San Jose?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Housing and Human Environments. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will AI affect Housing and Human Environments careers?
With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $368,909 in decade earnings vs $368,909 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →