Institute of Culinary Education
Pasadena, California · Private, for-profit
All 1 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 1 could not be assessed.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
1 of 2 programs could be assessed 50% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,893 | +$9,917 | clears the bar | $6,439 | 0.6 yrs | 317 |
| Culinary Arts | Associate's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
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 ($36,976/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.