Culinary Arts at Salt Lake Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Salt Lake Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Salt Lake Community College graduates earn $32k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all culinary arts associates 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 Utah
Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Utah (3 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Community College | $31,788 | $31,911 | $14,217* | — |
| Utah Valley University | $27,056 | $34,166 | —* | — |
| National Median | $26,446 | — | $15,125* | 0.57 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Utah
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Utah schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley University Orem | $6,270 | $27,056 | — |
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 Salt Lake Community College, approximately 16% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.