Culinary Arts at Delaware County Community College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County Community College | $27,458* | — | $14,217* | — |
| Montgomery County Community College | $31,763* | — | $15,417* | 0.49 |
| YTI Career Institute-York | $29,494* | $31,755 | $19,222* | 0.65 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | $29,023* | $22,553 | $17,277* | 0.60 |
| Walnut Hill College | $25,893* | $35,685 | $12,000* | 0.46 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $25,269* | — | $16,000* | 0.63 |
| National Median | $26,446* | — | $15,125* | 0.57 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell | $6,270 | $31,763 | $15,417 |
| YTI Career Institute-York York | — | $29,494 | $19,222 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College Oakdale | $18,980 | $29,023 | $17,277 |
| Walnut Hill College Philadelphia | $23,550 | $25,893 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport | $17,940 | $25,269 | $16,000 |
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 Delaware County Community College, approximately 40% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.