Culinary Arts and Related Services

Undergraduate certificate · Guilford Technical Community College · Jamestown, NC

CIP 12.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$27,849Median earnings 4 years after

$31,549Median earnings 5 years after

$26,250Median federal debt

36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at Guilford Technical Community College earn a median of $27,849. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $30,572 four years after graduating (middle half: $16,650–$45,557). Median debt is $26,250, about 94% of first-year earnings.

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Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$37,728
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $27,849 and $31,549 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,250.

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