Culinary Arts and Related Services at Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT · Associate's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Flathead Valley Community College graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Flathead 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 |
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| 35 | Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY | $41,072 | $39,092 | #58 | $26,514 |
| 36 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $40,878 | $42,999 | #27 | $26,913 |
| 37 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $40,731 | $43,353 | #23 | $28,159 |
| 38 | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell, MT | $40,677 | $44,433 | #17 | — |
| 39 | Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO | $40,669 | $43,606 | #22 | $26,318 |
| 40 | Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH | $40,291 | $42,997 | #28 | — |
| 41 | Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI | $40,148 | $42,331 | #31 | $26,586 |
Other Majors at Flathead 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 | $80,257 | $71,348 | #473 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $74,476 | — | #119 of 560 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $47,344 | $38,335 | #203 of 476 |
| Precision Metal Working | — | $43,711 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,010 | $30,079 | #541 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Flathead Valley Community College culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,677 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Flathead Valley Community College rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 96 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Flathead Valley Community College ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Flathead Valley Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.
