Culinary Arts at South Puget Sound Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Washington
Culinary Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in Washington (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Puget Sound Community College | $21,718* | — | $12,500* | — |
| International Air and Hospitality Academy | $28,085* | $26,142 | $9,500* | 0.34 |
| Spokane Community College | $23,529* | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $21,718* | — | $11,634* | 0.54 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Washington
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Air and Hospitality Academy Vancouver | — | $28,085 | $9,500 |
| Spokane Community College Spokane | $4,057 | $23,529 | — |
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 South Puget Sound Community College, approximately 23% 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 56 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.