Culinary Arts at McHenry County College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry County College | $25,869* | — | $14,217* | — |
| Joliet Junior College | $28,252* | — | $16,375* | 0.58 |
| College of DuPage | $26,952* | — | —* | — |
| National Louis University | $24,786* | $35,560 | $17,500* | 0.71 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | $19,447* | — | $6,285* | 0.32 |
| National Median | $26,446* | — | $15,125* | 0.57 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet Junior College Joliet | $4,530 | $28,252 | $16,375 |
| College of DuPage Glen Ellyn | $4,320 | $26,952 | — |
| National Louis University Chicago | $12,345 | $24,786 | $17,500 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago | $4,380 | $19,447 | $6,285 |
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 McHenry County College, approximately 12% 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 4 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.