Culinary Arts and Related Services

Associate's degree · Hudson County Community College · Jersey City, NJ

CIP 12.05

$26,170Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,349Median earnings 4 years after
$35,726Median earnings 5 years after
$11,500Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at Hudson County Community College earn a median of $26,170 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 $11,500, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing
$31,639$11,000
Eastwick College-Hackensack
Hackensack
$29,123$19,247

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates from Hudson County Community College make?

The median salary is $26,170 one year after graduation and $35,726 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,500.

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