Culinary Arts and Related Services at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · Associate's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
College of DuPage graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of DuPage 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 |
Other Majors at College of DuPage by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $89,991 | $58,160 | #4 of 25 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | $86,313 | $45,016 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,079 | $69,105 | #562 of 962 |
| Engineering | $76,160 | — | #21 of 53 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $70,554 | $59,215 | #75 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,434 | $62,471 | #247 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,233 | $46,497 | #76 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $56,383 | $42,274 | #49 of 476 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $52,007 | $22,654 | #35 of 85 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,089 | $28,678 | #78 of 947 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $50,264 | $31,463 | #3 of 90 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $47,775 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,306 | $28,749 | #341 of 426 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $36,946 | — | #26 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of DuPage culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,952 one year after graduating and $50,503 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of DuPage rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 96 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, College of DuPage ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at College of DuPage worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% 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.