Culinary Institute of America Student Outcomes

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Hyde Park, NY
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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

73% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,600 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Culinary Institute of America
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$35,700 per year
after 7 years	$39,700 per year
after 8 years	$40,800 per year
after 9 years	$42,400 per year
after 10 years	$46,600 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Culinary Institute of America students who are working and no longer in school is $46,600, which is 36% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$15,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

61%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$155 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

74% vs. 47% national average

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190503.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026