Culinary Arts and Related Services

Undergraduate certificate · ECPI University · Virginia Beach, VA

CIP 12.05

$19,639Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$32,654Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$7,823Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at ECPI University earn a median of $19,639 one year after completing the program. 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 $7,823, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Culinary Arts and Related Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
$21,368$16,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates from ECPI University make?

The median salary is $19,639 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,823.

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