Culinary Arts at Odessa College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Culinary Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (27 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa College | $21,608* | — | $12,500* | — |
| Dallas College | $30,484* | — | $9,218* | 0.30 |
| Remington College-Dallas Campus | $25,389* | — | $9,500* | 0.37 |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin | $24,873* | $23,682 | $13,300* | 0.53 |
| The Culinary School of Fort Worth | $21,608* | — | $9,500* | 0.44 |
| Culinary Institute Inc | $21,239* | $25,952 | $12,458* | 0.59 |
| National Median | $21,718* | — | $11,634* | 0.54 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas College Dallas | $2,370 | $30,484 | $9,218 |
| Remington College-Dallas Campus Dallas | $23,785 | $25,389 | $9,500 |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin Austin | — | $24,873 | $13,300 |
| The Culinary School of Fort Worth Fort Worth | — | $21,608 | $9,500 |
| Culinary Institute Inc Houston | $18,539 | $21,239 | $12,458 |
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 Odessa College, approximately 26% 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 7 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.