Culinary Arts at Hillsborough Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Hillsborough Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Hillsborough Community College graduates earn $29k, placing them in the 82th percentile of all culinary arts associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Florida (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Community College | $29,451 | — | — | — |
| Miami Dade College | $31,101 | — | — | — |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | $28,159 | $28,271 | $20,000 | 0.71 |
| Valencia College | $25,227 | $28,549 | $17,468 | 0.69 |
| National Median | $26,446 | — | $15,125 | 0.57 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade College Miami | $2,838 | $31,101 | — |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale | $24,136 | $28,159 | $20,000 |
| Valencia College Orlando | $2,474 | $25,227 | $17,468 |
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 Hillsborough Community College, approximately 42% 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 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.