Culinary Arts and Related Services at Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa • Associate's
Median Earnings
$38,720
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$38,720
Culinary Arts and Related Services
National Average
$27,632
All schools, same program
School Average
$42,009
All programs at Kirkwood Community College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
14
Completers (IPEDS)
421
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$9,511
Median Debt
0.25
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$79/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$38,720
Median Earnings
Culinary Arts and Related Services at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau Community College | $45,479 | — |
| Kirkwood Community College (this school) | $38,720 | $9,511 |
| Southern Maine Community College | $38,242 | — |
| Suffolk County Community College | $38,036 | — |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $37,948 | — |
| Hennepin Technical College | $37,880 | — |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | $36,977 | — |
| Culinary Institute of America | $36,665 | $12,000 |
| Saint Paul College | $36,474 | — |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $35,690 | — |
Other Programs at Kirkwood Community College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $64,774 | $15,983 |
| Construction Management | $56,447 | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | $55,474 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $55,214 | $15,750 |
| Computer Programming | $54,047 | $14,112 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $53,368 | $12,585 |
| Precision Metal Working | $50,579 | $12,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $50,393 | $10,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $48,255 | $15,788 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $46,351 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.