Culinary Arts at Collin County Community College District
Associate's Degree
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 Texas
Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (25 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin County Community College District | — | $28,773 | — | — |
| Dallas College | $31,770 | — | — | — |
| Culinary Institute Inc | $28,089 | $30,013 | $27,829 | 0.99 |
| Texas State Technical College | $26,927 | $26,065 | $11,000 | 0.41 |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin | $26,613 | — | $19,682 | 0.74 |
| Houston Community College | $26,419 | $21,641 | $26,217 | 0.99 |
| National Median | $26,446 | — | $15,125 | 0.57 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas College Dallas | $2,370 | $31,770 | — |
| Culinary Institute Inc Houston | $18,539 | $28,089 | $27,829 |
| Texas State Technical College Waco | $7,192 | $26,927 | $11,000 |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin Austin | — | $26,613 | $19,682 |
| Houston Community College Houston | $2,040 | $26,419 | $26,217 |
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 Collin County Community College District, approximately 16% 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.