Culinary Arts at Dallas College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Dallas College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Dallas College graduates earn $32k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all culinary arts associates programs nationally.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| South Texas College | $24,084 | $26,558 | — | — |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| South Texas College McAllen | $4,920 | $24,084 | — |
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 Dallas College, approximately 23% 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 23 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.