Culinary Arts and Related Services at Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 33 graduates a year
Grand Rapids Community College graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Rapids Community 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 |
| 11 | Cabrillo College Aptos, CA | $41,932 | $38,155 | #23 | — |
| 12 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $40,542 | $42,747 | #10 | $27,630 |
| 13 | Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL | $40,090 | $42,671 | #11 | — |
| 14 | Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN | $39,677 | $43,343 | #9 | — |
| 15 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $39,623 | $40,297 | #18 | $29,155 |
Other Culinary Arts and Related Services Credentials at Grand Rapids Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $24,473 | $45,302 | $12,319 |
Other Majors at Grand Rapids Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $76,216 | $70,622 | #2 of 21 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,559 | $59,278 | #48 of 176 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $51,480 | $45,946 | #523 of 757 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $51,318 | $37,927 | #135 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $46,375 | $34,042 | #224 of 365 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $45,898 | $34,972 | #126 of 152 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $44,019 | $36,189 | #45 of 54 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $39,288 | $33,914 | #10 of 25 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $36,140 | — | #127 of 332 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $32,171 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Rapids Community College culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,630 one year after graduating and $40,542 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Rapids Community College rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Grand Rapids Community College ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Grand Rapids Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for culinary arts and related services ($30,572), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,705.
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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.