Culinary Arts and Related Services at Houston Community College
Houston, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 48 graduates a year
Houston Community College graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Houston 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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| 61 | Ocean County Vocational-Technical School Toms River, NJ | $25,350 | $22,249 | #66 | $16,566 |
| 62 | Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers, FL | $24,902 | $26,505 | #61 | — |
| 63 | Orange Technical College Orlando, FL | $23,220 | $24,715 | #63 | — |
| 64 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $22,990 | $23,374 | #65 | — |
| 65 | Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO | $22,848 | $21,367 | #67 | — |
| 66 | South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LA | $22,441 | $25,977 | #62 | — |
| 67 | Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek, FL | $22,265 | $23,698 | #64 | $25,586 |
Other Culinary Arts and Related Services Credentials at Houston Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $26,419 | $27,150 | $20,327 |
Other Majors at Houston Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $75,287 | $64,648 | #48 of 290 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,021 | $56,454 | #79 of 176 |
| Fire Protection | $56,144 | $39,283 | #27 of 37 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,262 | — | #11 of 19 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $49,714 | $37,377 | #178 of 319 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $49,588 | $26,250 | #101 of 226 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,204 | $35,469 | #55 of 637 |
| Precision Metal Working | $41,773 | $27,696 | #297 of 365 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $41,545 | — | #19 of 21 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $39,946 | $34,667 | #63 of 101 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $38,800 | — | #101 of 120 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $35,035 | $37,482 | #46 of 104 |
| Real Estate | $27,929 | — | #10 of 11 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $22,667 | $16,777 | #753 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Houston Community College culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn $22,990 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Houston Community College rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Houston Community College ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #65 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Houston Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less 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.