Institute of Culinary Education
Pasadena, California · Private, for-profit · 553 undergraduates
All 1 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,893 | +$9,917 | clears the bar | $6,439 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 77% 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.