Culinary Arts at MiraCosta College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Culinary Arts associates's programs at top institutions nationally
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MiraCosta CollegeOceanside | $1,152 | $26,446* | — | $14,217* | — |
 Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park | $2,328 | $38,977* | $34,585 | —* | — |
 Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCincinnati | $5,400 | $36,330* | $30,252 | $12,145* | 0.33 |
 Fox Valley Technical CollegeAppleton | $4,916 | $34,736* | $35,632 | $14,234* | 0.41 |
 Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor | $2,736 | $33,382* | $24,642 | —* | — |
 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community CollegeAsheville | $2,882 | $32,602* | $31,673 | —* | — |
| National Median | — | $26,446* | — | $15,125* | 0.57 |
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 MiraCosta College, approximately 27% 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 national median of 81 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.