Culinary Arts at College of Southern Nevada

Associate's Degree

Location: Las Vegas, NV•In-State Tuition: $4,110•Out-of-State Tuition: $12,209
Median Earnings (1yr)
$22,428
19th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$14,217
Est. from national median (34 programs)
Sample Size
31
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How College of Southern Nevada graduates compare to all programs nationally

College of Southern Nevada graduates earn $22k, placing them in the 19th percentile of all culinary arts associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Nevada

Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Nevada (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
College of Southern Nevada$22,428$24,088$14,217*—
National Median$26,446—$15,125*0.57
* Estimated from similar programs

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At College of Southern Nevada, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 31 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.