All Culinary Institute of America majors by area
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | $35,865 | $58,165 | $26,778 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $32,450 | $48,525 | $23,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $43,808 | $61,944 | $27,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Hospitality Management → Lodging manager
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Culinary Institute of America students earn a median $47,475 ten years after starting college, more than 22% of New York colleges we cover. 63% graduate within six years.
Culinary Institute of America majors questions
How many majors does Culinary Institute of America offer?
Culinary Institute of America offers 3 bachelor's majors across 3 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Culinary Institute of America?
Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn a median $61,944 four years after graduating, the highest of the 3 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Culinary Institute of America overview