Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York · Private, nonprofit
All 4 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 3 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $29,690 |
| $30k to $48k | $29,527 |
| $48k to $75k | $34,603 |
| $75k to $110k | $38,087 |
| $110k and up | $41,789 |
| All families (average) | $36,113 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
4 of 7 programs could be assessed 57% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | Associate's Degree | $48,317 | +$12,571 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.0 yrs | 564 |
| Hospitality Management | Bachelor's Degree | $58,165 | +$22,419 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.2 yrs | 225 |
| Culinary Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $61,944 | +$26,198 | clears the bar | $26,750 | 1.0 yrs | 74 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,525 | +$12,779 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.8 yrs | 31 |
| Hospitality Management | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 34 |
| Culinary Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 23 |
| Culinary Arts | Graduate/Professional Certificate | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($35,746/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.