Culinary Arts and Related Services at Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL · Associate's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Joliet Junior College graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Joliet Junior College 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 |
| 11 | National Louis University Chicago, IL | $45,609 | $44,811 | #15 | $24,786 |
| 12 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $45,302 | $47,766 | #7 | $24,473 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Joliet Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,413 | $71,988 | #341 of 962 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $71,822 | — | #5 of 87 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $70,645 | $57,778 | #170 of 560 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $69,595 | — | #29 of 176 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $60,852 | $30,509 | #13 of 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,317 | $39,887 | #123 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $48,069 | $36,988 | #21 of 124 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,059 | — | #216 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,576 | $27,296 | #247 of 947 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $28,246 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Joliet Junior College culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,252 one year after graduating and $44,605 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Joliet Junior College rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 96 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Joliet Junior College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Joliet Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.