Culinary Arts and Related Services at Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Atlantic Cape Community College graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Atlantic Cape 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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| 29 | Valencia College Orlando, FL | $41,850 | $44,544 | #16 | $25,227 |
| 30 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $41,464 | $39,298 | #55 | $27,056 |
| 31 | Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO | $41,389 | $38,707 | #59 | — |
| 32 | Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ | $41,359 | $36,300 | #72 | $31,639 |
| 33 | Culinary Institute Inc Houston, TX | $41,359 | $42,050 | #33 | $28,089 |
| 34 | Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder Boulder, CO | $41,274 | $38,599 | #62 | $30,224 |
| 35 | Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY | $41,072 | $39,092 | #58 | $26,514 |
Other Majors at Atlantic Cape Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,341 | $73,336 | #160 of 962 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $56,722 | $29,378 | #10 of 28 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,562 | — | #120 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,815 | $27,155 | #302 of 547 |
| Human Services | $40,712 | — | #37 of 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,012 | $24,197 | #744 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Atlantic Cape Community College culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,639 one year after graduating and $41,359 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Atlantic Cape Community College rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 96 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Atlantic Cape Community College ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #72 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Atlantic Cape Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for culinary arts and related services ($39,605), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.