How much money do Culinary Institute of America graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $35,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $46,600 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Culinary Institute of America graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Culinary Arts and Related Services with a median starting salary of $45,700 followed by Hospitality Administration/Management paying $37,100 and Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates who have a median starting income of $31,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Culinary Institute of America graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $45,700 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,100 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $31,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190503 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Culinary Institute of America.