Culinary Arts and Related Services at Utah Valley University
Orem, UT · Associate's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Utah Valley University graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Utah Valley University Compares for Culinary Arts and Related Services
All 96 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 | Seattle Central College Seattle, WA | $53,946 | $49,619 | #3 | — |
| 2 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $50,503 | $49,619 | #2 | $26,952 |
| 3 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY | $50,208 | $47,788 | #6 | — |
| 4 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $50,055 | $46,106 | #9 | — |
| 5 | Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | $49,566 | $52,676 | #1 | — |
| 6 | Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY | $48,317 | $45,988 | #10 | $28,049 |
| 7 | Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY | $48,073 | $45,756 | #11 | — |
| 8 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $47,552 | $48,361 | #4 | $31,763 |
| 9 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $46,231 | $44,274 | #20 | — |
| 10 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI | $45,697 | $48,182 | #5 | $26,843 |
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| 27 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | $42,218 | $44,408 | #18 | $21,391 |
| 28 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY | $41,909 | $39,889 | #51 | $32,023 |
| 29 | Valencia College Orlando, FL | $41,850 | $44,544 | #16 | $25,227 |
| 30 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $41,464 | $39,298 | #55 | $27,056 |
| 31 | Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO | $41,389 | $38,707 | #59 | — |
| 32 | Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ | $41,359 | $36,300 | #72 | $31,639 |
| 33 | Culinary Institute Inc Houston, TX | $41,359 | $42,050 | #33 | $28,089 |
Other Majors at Utah Valley University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $90,987 | $77,137 | #6 of 60 |
| Fire Protection | $78,436 | — | #9 of 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,740 | $37,285 | #4 of 547 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $60,740 | — | #73 of 176 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $55,893 | — |
| Psychology | $43,945 | — | #22 of 106 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,421 | $28,089 | #446 of 947 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $33,350 | — | #123 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utah Valley University culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,056 one year after graduating and $41,464 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utah Valley University rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 96 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Utah Valley University ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Utah Valley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for culinary arts and related services ($39,605).
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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.