Culinary Arts at Keystone College
Associate's Degree
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 Pennsylvania
Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone College | $27,458* | $25,421 | — | — |
| Montgomery County Community College | $31,763* | — | $15,417 | 0.49 |
| YTI Career Institute-York | $29,494* | $31,755 | $19,222 | 0.65 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | $29,023* | $22,553 | $17,277 | 0.60 |
| Walnut Hill College | $25,893* | $35,685 | $12,000 | 0.46 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $25,269* | — | $16,000 | 0.63 |
| National Median | $26,446* | — | $15,125 | 0.57 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell | $6,270 | $31,763 | $15,417 |
| YTI Career Institute-York York | — | $29,494 | $19,222 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College Oakdale | $18,980 | $29,023 | $17,277 |
| Walnut Hill College Philadelphia | $23,550 | $25,893 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport | $17,940 | $25,269 | $16,000 |
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 Keystone College, approximately 45% 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 6 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.