Culinary Arts and Related Services at Helms College
Augusta, GA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 95 graduates a year
Helms College graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Helms College Compares for Culinary Arts and Related Services
All 68 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 | Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ | $52,191 | $53,627 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $50,344 | $53,585 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN | $47,176 | $45,063 | #6 | $32,478 |
| 4 | Institute of Culinary Education New York, NY | $46,893 | $44,632 | #7 | $22,759 |
| 5 | Institute of Culinary Education Pasadena, CA | $46,893 | $42,670 | #12 | $22,759 |
| 6 | Arizona Culinary Institute Scottsdale, AZ | $44,800 | $46,033 | #3 | $29,223 |
| 7 | Dallas College Dallas, TX | $44,490 | $45,233 | #5 | $30,484 |
| 8 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $44,206 | $45,998 | #4 | — |
| 9 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $44,037 | $38,651 | #21 | — |
| 10 | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE | $42,728 | $44,161 | #8 | $36,734 |
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| 43 | William T McFatter Technical College Davie, FL | $32,805 | $34,917 | #35 | $15,021 |
| 44 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA | $32,665 | $34,360 | #37 | — |
| 45 | ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA | $32,654 | $29,734 | #56 | $19,639 |
| 46 | Helms College Augusta, GA | $32,439 | $33,581 | #42 | $19,403 |
| 47 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $32,240 | $29,357 | #57 | — |
| 48 | Withlacoochee Technical College Inverness, FL | $32,046 | $34,109 | #38 | — |
| 49 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $31,930 | $30,391 | #52 | $15,337 |
Other Culinary Arts and Related Services Credentials at Helms College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $25,261 | $38,154 | $20,000 |
Other Majors at Helms College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $30,326 | $24,214 | #543 of 637 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | $22,206 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Helms College culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,403 one year after graduating and $32,439 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Helms College rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Helms College ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Helms College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for culinary arts and related services ($30,572), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,715.
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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.