Culinary Arts and Related Services at Dallas College
Dallas, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 98 graduates a year
Dallas College graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 46% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dallas 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 |
Other Culinary Arts and Related Services Credentials at Dallas College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $31,770 | $44,490 | — |
Other Majors at Dallas College by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dallas College culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,484 one year after graduating and $44,490 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dallas College rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Dallas College ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Dallas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 46% more than the national median for culinary arts and related services ($30,572), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,000.
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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.