Culinary Arts and Related Services

Associate's degree · Austin Community College District · Austin, TX

CIP 12.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$38,732Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at Austin Community College District earn a median of $38,732. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,605 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,731–$52,757).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Dallas College
Dallas
$31,770—
Culinary Institute Inc
Houston
$28,089$26,531
Texas State Technical College
Waco
$26,927$11,000
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
Austin
$26,613$16,880
Houston City College
Houston
$26,419$20,327
South Texas College
McAllen
$24,084—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates from Austin Community College District make?

The median salary is $38,732 and $38,732 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.