Is Culinary Institute of America worth it?
Culinary Institute of America is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Hyde Park, New York (large suburb). It awarded 1,071 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in culinary arts, restaurant services management and baking and pastry arts.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$30,591
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,285
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,475
Average net price
$36,113
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
1,071
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
3,011
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | $28,049 | $48,317 | 610 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $35,865 | $58,165 | 317 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $32,450 | $48,525 | 54 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Bachelor's | $43,808 | $61,944 | 49 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Associate | 423 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | Associate | 220 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | Bachelor's | 208 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | Master's | 51 |
| Culinary Science/Culinology | Bachelor's | 50 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | Bachelor's | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for Culinary Institute of America. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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