Culinary Arts and Related Services

Associate's degree · Hennepin Technical College · Brooklyn Park, MN

CIP 12.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$32,348Median earnings 3 years after

$43,529Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at Hennepin Technical College earn a median of $32,348. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,605 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,731–$52,757).

Other programs at Hennepin Technical College

Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$71,199
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Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$59,829
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$57,382
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$56,699
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$56,073
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsAssociate's degree$54,376
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$52,456
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$49,539
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$47,901
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree$46,775
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$43,470
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$42,294
Plumbing and Related Water Supply ServicesUndergraduate certificate$40,030
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$37,273
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificate$58,164
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$42,158
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherAssociate's degree$57,519
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$28,136
Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralAssociate's degree$39,027

Frequently asked questions

How much do Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates from Hennepin Technical College make?

The median salary is $32,348 and $43,529 after five years.

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