Culinary Arts and Related Services

Undergraduate certificate · Western Technical College · La Crosse, WI

CIP 12.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$36,635Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$7,000Median federal debt

6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at Western Technical College earn a median of $36,635. 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 $7,000, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Western Technical College

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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$50,704
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$46,591
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociate's degree$45,381
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree$45,077
Human Resources Management and ServicesAssociate's degree$44,911
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$43,682
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Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$42,732
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$41,510
Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate certificate$41,118
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$40,624
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Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$36,437
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Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$33,322

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $36,635.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,000.

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