Culinary Arts and Related Services

Associate's degree · ECPI University · Virginia Beach, VA

CIP 12.05

$23,320Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$36,225Median earnings 4 years after
$33,929Median earnings 5 years after
$17,896Median federal debt
77Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at ECPI University earn a median of $23,320 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 $17,896, about 77% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
$25,938$16,637

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $23,320 one year after graduation and $33,929 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,896.

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