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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Culinary Institute of America

This page shows median first-year earnings for Culinary Institute of America graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $35,700 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $46,600. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Culinary Arts and Related Services, with median first-year earnings of $45,700 , followed by Hospitality Administration/Management at $37,100 , and Culinary Arts and Related Services at $31,200 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Culinary Institute of America graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Culinary Institute of America graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026