Culinary Arts at Johnson County Community College

Associate's Degree

Location: Overland Park, KS•In-State Tuition: $2,328•Out-of-State Tuition: $5,472
Median Earnings (1yr)
$38,977
95th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$14,217
Est. from national median (34 programs)
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Johnson County Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Johnson County Community College graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all culinary arts associates 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 Kansas

Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Johnson County Community College$38,977$34,585$14,217*—
National Median$26,446—$15,125*0.57
* Estimated from similar programs

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 Johnson County Community College, approximately 16% 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 21 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.