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Culinary Arts and Related Services undergraduate certificate or diploma at Institute of Culinary Education

Pasadena, CA · Private for-profit

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are notably above similar programs.

$16,321 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
14.5% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
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Available price data
6 detailed offering prices
OUTCOME SIGNALS

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Not availableEarnings growth, year 1 → 5$22,759 → Not available
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableYear-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
455Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
$31,792Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
130Recent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXTNot available

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$6,777

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$46,893

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$72/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

REPORTED PROGRAM PRICES

6 detailed prices within this field

These named six-digit offerings sit inside the broader four-digit federal field shown on this page. Prices include tuition, required fees, books and supplies reported for academic year 2024-25.

Program code 12.0503

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Full program
$40,500
Per year
$40,500
Program code 12.0503

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Full program
$19,500
Per year
$19,500
Program code 12.0503

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Full program
$51,000
Per year
$17,627
Program code 12.0501

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Full program
$39,000
Per year
$39,000
Program code 12.0504

Restaurant Culinary and Catering Management/Manager

Full program
$14,500
Per year
$14,500
Program code 12.0501

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Full program
$50,000
Per year
$17,857
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AVERAGE NET PRICENot availableInstitution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCENot availableInstitution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE77.3%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$22,759Year 1
$46,893Year 4
Not availableYear 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

1.8% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$3,908
Estimated loan payment$72
455borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$46,893 vs. $30,572

$16,321 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Chefs and Head Cooks$64,500 median wageCA estimate · 31,670 jobs · 35-1011$46,320–$81,040 middle 50% of CA wages+6.6% projected U.S. growth · 25,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,980 median wageCA estimate · 130,190 jobs · 35-1012$44,460–$59,200 middle 50% of CA wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 171,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCooks, All Other$42,860 median wageCA estimate · 3,990 jobs · 35-2019$38,350–$46,030 middle 50% of CA wages+5.2% projected U.S. growth · 2,800 openings/yrTypical entry: No formal educational credentialFood Service Managers$78,260 median wageCA estimate · 33,180 jobs · 11-9051$60,040–$100,190 middle 50% of CA wages+5.8% projected U.S. growth · 38,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCooks, Private Household$47,940 median wageU.S. estimate · 110 jobs · 35-2013+5.1% projected U.S. growth · 5,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardCooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,390 median wageCA estimate · 31,660 jobs · 35-2012$40,240–$52,060 middle 50% of CA wages+2.8% projected U.S. growth · 62,900 openings/yrTypical entry: No formal educational credentialCooks, Restaurant$44,880 median wageCA estimate · 152,250 jobs · 35-2014$38,590–$47,330 middle 50% of CA wages+12.1% projected U.S. growth · 218,600 openings/yrTypical entry: No formal educational credentialPostsecondary Teachers, All Other$100,690 median wageCA estimate · 37,770 jobs · 25-1199$71,310–$141,520 middle 50% of CA wages+2.0% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeFood Scientists and Technologists$93,950 median wageCA estimate · 2,210 jobs · 19-1012$74,660–$120,100 middle 50% of CA wages+6.2% projected U.S. growth · 1,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeButchers and Meat Cutters$44,290 median wageCA estimate · 18,700 jobs · 51-3021$37,160–$57,140 middle 50% of CA wages+2.4% projected U.S. growth · 15,100 openings/yrTypical entry: No formal educational credentialBakers$43,120 median wageCA estimate · 30,020 jobs · 51-3011$38,040–$47,500 middle 50% of CA wages+5.5% projected U.S. growth · 36,500 openings/yrTypical entry: No formal educational credentialSlaughterers and Meat Packers$39,420 median wageCA estimate · 6,170 jobs · 51-3023$36,290–$43,690 middle 50% of CA wages+2.0% projected U.S. growth · 7,700 openings/yrTypical entry: No formal educational credential
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