Is Institute of Culinary Education worth it?

New York, NY · Private for-profit · Less than 2-year · 2 campuses

Institute of Culinary Education is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in New York, New York (large city). It awarded 593 certificates in 2024, most often in culinary arts; baking and pastry arts; and restaurant, culinary, and catering management.

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Federal context for Institute of Culinary Education

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Median earnings 1 year after

$23,169

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,145

Median earnings 10 years after

$47,865

Completions (2024)

593

Students (undergrad)

589

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$22,759$46,893414
Hospitality Administration/ManagementUndergraduate certificate$33,101$53,56624

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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr406
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr122
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr54
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr11

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Sources: federal figures for Institute of Culinary Education. 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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