D
Below Average
Score: 41/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
44/100 · earnings-weighted

Jna Institute of Culinary Arts

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 14%
Outcomes
D
40/100
Affordability
F
29/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

31
Total Enrollment
14%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
4.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Jna Institute of Culinary Arts, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$32,286
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,188
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,209
Median debt at graduation
60%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
93.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 50th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Jna Institute of Culinary Arts

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$39,278+28%#17 of 68#19—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Jna Institute of Culinary Arts Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $399,150
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,026/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19143 (8.4% cap, Philadelphia)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $14,500 $14,500

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
57%
Receive Pell Grants
100%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

31
Total Students
58%
Women
68%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 13%
Hispanic 6%
Black 77%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 97%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 68%
25-64 (Adult) 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Jna Institute of Culinary Arts?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Jna Institute of Culinary Arts?
Tuition at Jna Institute of Culinary Arts is $14,500 for in-state students and $14,500 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Jna Institute of Culinary Arts?
The graduation rate at Jna Institute of Culinary Arts is 14%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Jna Institute of Culinary Arts a good school?
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Jna Institute of Culinary Arts?
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts has a total enrollment of 31 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology