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Culinary Arts and Related Services at Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
50 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
50
Optimistic
50
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings $43,808/yr (53% vs median)
AI Risk Low (20% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (789,200 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #1 of 12 Culinary Arts and Related Services programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $497K $497K $467K
Earnings Multiple 3.2x 3.2x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 50 50 48

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$153,640
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$127,456
17% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,750
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $43,808 put Culinary Institute of America's Culinary Arts and Related Services program 53% above the national median of $28,611 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

At 3.2x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 6% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Culinary Arts and Related Services involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $26,750 against $43,808/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

At #1 of 12 programs, this Culinary Arts and Related Services program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

About Culinary Institute of America

Culinary Institute of America accepts 92% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,988 students in Hyde Park, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Food scientists and technologists $85,310/yr
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
Food service managers $65,310/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Culinary Arts and Related Services at Other Schools

Southern New Hampshire University ($35,959) University of North Alabama ($33,884) Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($32,775) Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($32,775) Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($31,506) SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($27,738) Walnut Hill College ($27,593) Nicholls State University ($23,038)

Other Majors at Culinary Institute of America

Hospitality Administration/Management ($35,865)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Culinary Arts and Related Services at Culinary Institute of America?
At 50/100, Culinary Institute of America's Culinary Arts and Related Services program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →