Culinary Arts and Related Services

Associate's degree · Fox Valley Technical College · Appleton, WI

CIP 12.05

$34,736Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$32,040Median earnings 3 years after
$40,883Median earnings 5 years after
$11,500Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $34,736 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 $11,500, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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 Fox Valley Technical College make?

The median salary is $34,736 one year after graduation and $40,883 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,500.

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