Median Earnings (1yr)
$23,529
62nd percentile (40th in WA)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Spokane Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Spokane Community College graduates earn $24k, placing them in the 62th percentile of all culinary arts certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Culinary Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in Washington (18 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Spokane Community College$23,529
International Air and Hospitality Academy$28,085$26,142$9,5000.34
National Median$21,718$11,6340.54

Other Culinary Arts Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
International Air and Hospitality Academy
Vancouver
$28,085$9,500

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 Spokane Community College, approximately 28% 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 20 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.