Culinary Arts and Related Services at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI · Associate's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kalamazoo Valley Community 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 |
Other Majors at Kalamazoo Valley Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,631 | $66,602 | #865 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $63,874 | $54,134 | #292 of 560 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,608 | — | #65 of 225 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,614 | — | #18 of 160 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $49,602 | $52,947 | #203 of 237 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $46,493 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,358 | $33,055 | #259 of 947 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,323 | $29,315 | #425 of 547 |
| Graphic Communications | $24,335 | — | #21 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kalamazoo Valley Community College culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,843 one year after graduating and $45,697 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kalamazoo Valley Community College rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 96 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Kalamazoo Valley Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for culinary arts and related services ($39,605), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,250.
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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.