Culinary Arts and Related Services at College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL · Associate's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
College of Lake County graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of Lake County 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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| 13 | Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL | $44,605 | $43,824 | #21 | $28,252 |
| 14 | Dallas College Dallas, TX | $44,490 | $45,233 | #14 | $31,770 |
| 15 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $44,371 | $47,227 | #8 | $31,101 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at College of Lake County by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,242 | $72,472 | #603 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,644 | $50,103 | #179 of 560 |
| Engineering | $67,391 | — | #45 of 53 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,864 | $63,080 | #145 of 237 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,153 | $37,724 | #50 of 85 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,315 | $33,413 | #261 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Lake County culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,967 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Lake County rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 96 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, College of Lake County ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at College of Lake County worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.