Culinary Arts and Related Services

Associate's degree · National Louis University · Chicago, IL

CIP 12.05

$24,786Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,609Median earnings 4 years after
$42,444Median earnings 5 years after
$12,833Median federal debt
83Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at National Louis University earn a median of $24,786 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). Median debt is $12,833, about 52% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
$28,252—
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
$26,952—
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 National Louis University make?

The median salary is $24,786 one year after graduation and $42,444 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,833.

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