Culinary Arts and Related Services at Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO · Associate's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Colorado Mesa University graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Colorado Mesa University Compares for Culinary Arts and Related Services
All 96 colleges reporting culinary arts and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Central College Seattle, WA | $53,946 | $49,619 | #3 | — |
| 2 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $50,503 | $49,619 | #2 | $26,952 |
| 3 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY | $50,208 | $47,788 | #6 | — |
| 4 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $50,055 | $46,106 | #9 | — |
| 5 | Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | $49,566 | $52,676 | #1 | — |
| 6 | Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY | $48,317 | $45,988 | #10 | $28,049 |
| 7 | Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY | $48,073 | $45,756 | #11 | — |
| 8 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $47,552 | $48,361 | #4 | $31,763 |
| 9 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $46,231 | $44,274 | #20 | — |
| 10 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI | $45,697 | $48,182 | #5 | $26,843 |
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| 16 | College of Lake County Grayslake, IL | $43,967 | $43,197 | #25 | — |
| 17 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $43,498 | $42,736 | #29 | — |
| 18 | Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN | $42,842 | $40,923 | #45 | — |
| 19 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $42,801 | $40,027 | #49 | — |
| 20 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $42,667 | $44,397 | #19 | — |
| 21 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $42,564 | $45,677 | #12 | — |
| 22 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $42,483 | $37,287 | #66 | — |
Other Majors at Colorado Mesa University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $67,041 | — | #223 of 560 |
| Precision Metal Working | $56,832 | — | #35 of 66 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,775 | $32,460 | #427 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $43,078 | — | #309 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado Mesa University culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,801 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado Mesa University rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 96 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Colorado Mesa University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Colorado Mesa University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for culinary arts and related services ($39,605).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.