Culinary Arts at Delaware County Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Culinary Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (31 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County Community College | $28,618* | — | $12,500* | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $29,155* | — | $12,000* | 0.41 |
| Montgomery County Community College | $28,885* | — | —* | — |
| YTI Career Institute-York | $28,351* | $29,830 | $11,667* | 0.41 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | $23,217* | — | $12,000* | 0.52 |
| National Median | $21,718* | — | $11,634* | 0.54 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana | $11,380 | $29,155 | $12,000 |
| Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell | $6,270 | $28,885 | — |
| YTI Career Institute-York York | — | $28,351 | $11,667 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College Oakdale | $18,980 | $23,217 | $12,000 |
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 4 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.