Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
Austin, Texas · Private, for-profit · 305 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,316 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,825 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,887 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,463 |
| $110k and up | $23,163 |
| All families (average) | $19,564 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $38,626 | +$3,817 | clears the bar | $16,880 | 4.4 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,677 | -$132 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 70% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.