Trade and career programs at Institute of Culinary Education
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 582 | $40,275 | $46,893 | $6,439 |
Outcomes and students
- Former students earned a median of $52,129 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $6,439 in federal student loans.
- 22% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Institute of Culinary Education graduates earn?
Culinary arts certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $40,275 one year after finishing.
Is Institute of Culinary Education accredited?
Institute of Culinary Education is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- ARROJO Academy, New York: $17,000 a year
- Ace Institute of Technology, New York: $12,400 a year
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York: $49,274 a year
- Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics, New York: $10,540 a year
- Atlantic Acting School, New York: $22,700 a year
- Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-New York, New York: $19,000 a year
More: all trade schools in New York · Institute of Culinary Education on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.