Culinary Arts at Erie Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Erie Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Erie Community College graduates earn $15k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all culinary arts certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Culinary Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in New York (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Community College | $15,337 | — | — | — |
| Institute of Culinary Education | $22,759 | $28,452 | $6,777 | 0.30 |
| Culinary Tech Center | $18,300 | — | $6,333 | 0.35 |
| National Median | $21,718 | — | $11,634 | 0.54 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Culinary Education New York | — | $22,759 | $6,777 |
| Culinary Tech Center White Plains | — | $18,300 | $6,333 |
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 Erie Community College, approximately 38% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.