Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady County Community College | — | $35,293 | — |
| Culinary Institute of America | $28,049 | $36,665 | +31% |
| Niagara County Community College | $26,514 | $30,579 | +15% |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | $26,598 | $27,386 | +3% |
| Monroe University | $18,256 | $24,965 | +37% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (22 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Schenectady County Community CollegeSchenectady | $5,924 | $26,556* | $35,293 | $12,000* | — |
 Paul Smiths College of Arts and SciencePaul Smiths | $32,049 | $32,023* | — | —* | — |
 Culinary Institute of AmericaHyde Park | $38,410 | $28,049* | $36,665 | $12,000* | 0.43 |
 SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred | $8,862 | $26,598* | $27,386 | $12,000* | 0.45 |
 Niagara County Community CollegeSanborn | $6,726 | $26,514* | $30,579 | $12,000* | 0.45 |
 Monroe UniversityBronx | $17,922 | $18,256* | $24,965 | $13,364* | 0.73 |
| 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 Schenectady County Community College, approximately 24% 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 6 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.