Culinary Arts and Related Services at Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 108 graduates a year
Culinary Institute of America graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Culinary Institute of America Compares for Culinary Arts and Related Services
All 12 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 | Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY | $61,944 | $58,958 | #2 | $43,808 |
| 2 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI | $55,056 | $54,225 | #4 | $32,775 |
| 3 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $55,056 | $59,083 | #1 | $32,775 |
| 4 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $52,058 | $47,951 | #9 | $35,959 |
| 5 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY | $51,716 | $49,223 | #6 | $20,213 |
| 6 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY | $48,346 | $46,015 | #10 | $27,738 |
| 7 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $48,094 | $48,912 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Walnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $47,308 | $48,113 | #8 | $27,593 |
| 9 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $46,969 | $54,370 | #3 | $23,038 |
| 10 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY | $42,652 | $40,596 | #12 | $31,506 |
Other Culinary Arts and Related Services Credentials at Culinary Institute of America
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $28,049 | $48,317 | $12,000 |
Other Majors at Culinary Institute of America by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $58,165 | $35,865 | #52 of 137 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $48,525 | $32,450 | #173 of 207 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Culinary Institute of America culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,808 one year after graduating and $61,944 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Culinary Institute of America rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 12 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Culinary Institute of America ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Culinary Institute of America worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for culinary arts and related services ($47,668), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,750.
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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.