# Culinary Institute of America: Culinary Arts and Related Services (bachelor's)

Hyde Park, NY. IPEDS 190503, CIP 12.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/culinary-institute-of-america/majors/culinary-arts-and-related-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,808
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,944 (U.S. median for this major: $48,346 across 11 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (4 colleges, $50,031): +$11,913
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,598

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.06 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,944 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $29,690 | $120,541 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $29,527 | $119,880 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $34,603 | $140,488 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $38,087 | $154,633 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $41,789 | $169,663 | 6.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Culinary Arts and Related Services at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Institute of America | $61,944 | $27,000 | $36,113 | 63% |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | $51,716 | not reported | $17,225 | 45% |
| SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | $48,346 | not reported | $18,701 | 42% |
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | $42,652 | $27,000 | $26,683 | 51% |

## Careers
- Food Scientists and Technologists (SOC 19-1012): median wage not reported Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, $94,070 NY, $88,720 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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