Culinary Arts at Lenoir Community College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (25 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir Community College | — | — | — | — |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | $32,602 | $31,673 | — | — |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | $27,514 | $33,280 | $14,745 | 0.54 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | $27,127 | $29,304 | — | — |
| Guilford Technical Community College | $14,813 | $26,751 | $32,614 | 2.20 |
| National Median | $26,446 | — | $15,125 | 0.57 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville | $2,882 | $32,602 | — |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Charlotte | $40,408 | $27,514 | $14,745 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $2,792 | $27,127 | — |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $2,319 | $14,813 | $32,614 |
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 Lenoir 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.