D
Below Average
Score: 39/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
21/100 · earnings-weighted

Culinary Institute Inc

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Houston, Texas 77022
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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 58%
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
D
42/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
F
26/100
Prestige
F
21/100

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

334
Total Enrollment
58%
Graduation Rate
18%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$32,195
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,831
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$16,004
Median debt at graduation
100%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
56.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 6th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX 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 Culinary Institute Inc

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$21,239$34,608+13%#37 of 68#30$12,250

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

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  • Avg home value near campus: $214,011
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,407/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77016 (8.5% cap, Houston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $12,600 $12,600

Financial Aid

73%
Receive Any Aid
73%
Receive Pell Grants
64%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

334
Total Students
57%
Women
59%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Hispanic 39%
Black 32%
Asian 3%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 22%
Hybrid (Some Online) 78%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 59%
25-64 (Adult) 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Culinary Institute Inc?
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 Culinary Institute Inc?
Tuition at Culinary Institute Inc is $12,600 for in-state students and $12,600 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Culinary Institute Inc?
The graduation rate at Culinary Institute Inc is 58%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Culinary Institute Inc a good school?
Culinary Institute Inc has a Repit College Score of 39/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): 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 Culinary Institute Inc?
Culinary Institute Inc has a total enrollment of 334 students.

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