Culinary Arts at Washtenaw Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Washtenaw Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Washtenaw Community College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all culinary arts associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw Community College | $33,382 | $24,642 | $15,125* | — |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $27,248 | $31,826 | $15,750* | 0.58 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | $26,843 | — | $14,382* | 0.54 |
| Ferris State University | $26,692 | — | $23,251* | 0.87 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $26,586 | $28,685 | $14,199* | 0.53 |
| Baker College | $25,204 | $31,904 | $12,000* | 0.48 |
| National Median | $26,446 | — | $15,125* | 0.57 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Michigan
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia | $4,448 | $27,248 | $15,750 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo | $4,046 | $26,843 | $14,382 |
| Ferris State University Big Rapids | $13,630 | $26,692 | $23,251 |
| Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City | $5,350 | $26,586 | $14,199 |
| Baker College Owosso | $12,810 | $25,204 | $12,000 |
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 Washtenaw Community College, approximately 27% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.