Culinary Arts and Related Services

Associate's degree · SUNY College of Technology at Alfred · Alfred, NY

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$26,598Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$36,622Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$12,000Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn a median of $26,598 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 $12,000, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths
$32,023—
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park
$28,049$12,000
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn
$26,514$11,970
Monroe University
Bronx
$18,256$12,030
Erie Community College
Buffalo
$15,793$6,439

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred make?

The median salary is $26,598 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.

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