Culinary Arts and Related Services
Undergraduate certificate · Trident Technical College · Charleston, SC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$36,449Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$11,666Median federal debt
88Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at Trident Technical College earn a median of $36,449. 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 $11,666, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates from Trident Technical College make?
The median salary is $36,449.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,666.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.