Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York · Private, nonprofit · 3,011 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| 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). 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 | $48,317 | +$12,571 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1 yr |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $58,165 | +$22,419 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $61,944 | +$26,198 | clears the bar | $26,750 | 1 yr |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $48,525 | +$12,779 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 63% 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.