Culinary Arts at Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Michigan Career and Technical Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally
Michigan Career and Technical Institute graduates earn $15k, placing them in the 24th 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 Michigan
Culinary Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Career and Technical Institute | $15,195 | $20,674 | — | — |
| Grand Rapids Community College | $27,630 | $23,003 | $12,125 | 0.44 |
| Dorsey College | $21,367 | $22,670 | $13,000 | 0.61 |
| National Median | $21,718 | — | $11,634 | 0.54 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Michigan
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids | $4,059 | $27,630 | $12,125 |
| Dorsey College Madison Heights | $32,160 | $21,367 | $13,000 |
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 Michigan Career and Technical Institute, approximately 34% 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.