Culinary Arts and Related Services at Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 6 graduates a year
Erie Community College graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Erie 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 |
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| 46 | Helms College Augusta, GA | $32,439 | $33,581 | #42 | $19,403 |
| 47 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $32,240 | $29,357 | #57 | — |
| 48 | Withlacoochee Technical College Inverness, FL | $32,046 | $34,109 | #38 | — |
| 49 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $31,930 | $30,391 | #52 | $15,337 |
| 50 | Institute of Technology Clovis, CA | $31,421 | $28,591 | #59 | $21,509 |
| 51 | Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI | $31,371 | $33,077 | #45 | — |
| 52 | Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS | $31,270 | $32,463 | #47 | — |
Other Culinary Arts and Related Services Credentials at Erie Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $15,793 | $35,337 | $6,439 |
Other Majors at Erie Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $92,087 | $70,012 | #6 of 176 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $76,464 | — | #29 of 152 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $55,395 | $29,804 | #55 of 226 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,896 | — | #186 of 290 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $35,974 | $30,938 | #130 of 332 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | $29,929 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Erie Community College culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $15,337 one year after graduating and $31,930 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Erie Community College rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Erie Community College ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Erie Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for culinary arts and related services ($30,572).
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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.