Culinary Arts and Related Services

Associate's degree · Joliet Junior College · Joliet, IL

CIP 12.05

$28,252Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,605Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at Joliet Junior College earn a median of $28,252 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,605 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,731–$52,757).

Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
$26,952—
National Louis University
Chicago
$24,786$12,833
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago
$19,447—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates from Joliet Junior College make?

The median salary is $28,252 one year after graduation.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.