Culinary Arts at Texarkana College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Texarkana College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Texarkana College graduates earn $19k, placing them in the 41th percentile of all culinary arts certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Culinary Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (27 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana College | $19,284 | — | $12,500* | — |
| Dallas College | $30,484 | — | $9,218* | 0.30 |
| Remington College-Dallas Campus | $25,389 | — | $9,500* | 0.37 |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin | $24,873 | $23,682 | $13,300* | 0.53 |
| The Culinary School of Fort Worth | $21,608 | — | $9,500* | 0.44 |
| Culinary Institute Inc | $21,239 | $25,952 | $12,458* | 0.59 |
| National Median | $21,718 | — | $11,634* | 0.54 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas College Dallas | $2,370 | $30,484 | $9,218 |
| Remington College-Dallas Campus Dallas | $23,785 | $25,389 | $9,500 |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin Austin | — | $24,873 | $13,300 |
| The Culinary School of Fort Worth Fort Worth | — | $21,608 | $9,500 |
| Culinary Institute Inc Houston | $18,539 | $21,239 | $12,458 |
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 Texarkana 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.