Culinary Arts and Related Services

Undergraduate certificate · Arizona Culinary Institute · Scottsdale, AZ

CIP 12.05

$29,223Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,800Median earnings 4 years after
$34,396Median earnings 5 years after
$9,500Median federal debt
121Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Culinary Arts and Related Services at Arizona Culinary Institute earn a median of $29,223 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 $9,500, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates from Arizona Culinary Institute make?

The median salary is $29,223 one year after graduation and $34,396 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.

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