Culinary Arts and Related Services

Associate's degree · Blackhawk Technical College · Janesville, WI

CIP 12.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$27,449Median earnings 3 years after

$33,982Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at Blackhawk Technical College earn a median of $27,449. 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 Wisconsin schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Fox Valley Technical College Appleton	$34,736	$11,500
Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee	$25,304	$14,125

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $27,449 and $33,982 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.