Culinary Arts at Suffolk County Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Culinary Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in New York (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Community College | $18,300* | — | — | — |
| Institute of Culinary Education | $22,759* | $28,452 | $6,777 | 0.30 |
| Culinary Tech Center | $18,300* | — | $6,333 | 0.35 |
| Erie Community College | $15,337* | — | — | — |
| National Median | $21,718* | — | $11,634 | 0.54 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Culinary Education New York | — | $22,759 | $6,777 |
| Culinary Tech Center White Plains | — | $18,300 | $6,333 |
| Erie Community College Buffalo | $6,100 | $15,337 | — |
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 Suffolk County 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 median of 3 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.