Culinary Arts at ICPR Junior College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How ICPR Junior College graduates compare to all programs nationally
ICPR Junior College graduates earn $13k, placing them in the 10th percentile of all culinary arts certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Puerto Rico
Culinary Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in Puerto Rico (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICPR Junior College | $12,730 | $15,138 | $9,500* | — |
| Academia Serrant Inc | $13,563 | $14,812 | —* | — |
| ICPR Junior College | $12,730 | $15,138 | —* | — |
| ICPR Junior College-Arecibo | $12,730 | $15,138 | —* | — |
| ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez | $12,730 | $15,138 | —* | — |
| NUC University | $12,403 | $14,930 | $9,500* | 0.77 |
| National Median | $21,718 | — | $11,634* | 0.54 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Puerto Rico
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Puerto Rico schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Serrant Inc Ponce | — | $13,563 | — |
| ICPR Junior College Manati | $8,060 | $12,730 | — |
| ICPR Junior College-Arecibo Arecibo | $8,060 | $12,730 | — |
| ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez Mayaguez | $8,060 | $12,730 | — |
| NUC University Bayamon | $8,054 | $12,403 | $9,500 |
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 ICPR Junior College, approximately 91% 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 60 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.