Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, NY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Hyde Park, New York, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, Culinary Institute of America serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,011 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,475 ten years after enrollment, which is 17% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 63.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $15,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.01x. The average net price after financial aid is $36,113 per year. The most popular programs include Culinary Arts and Related Services, Hospitality Management, and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,475
Graduation Rate
63.8%
Median Debt
$15,750
Average Net Price
$36,113
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.66x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.01x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
3,011
Admission Rate
91.1%
Average SAT
1060
Retention Rate
70.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$39,850
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,850
Pell Grant Rate
28.9%
Federal Loan Rate
53.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$29,690
Income $30K–$48K
$29,527
Income $48K–$75K
$34,603
Income $110K+
$41,789

Student Demographics

Women
52.4%
White
45.9%
Black
8.2%
Hispanic
21.6%
Asian
5.9%
Two or More Races
4.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
75.4%

Accreditations

Programs (6)

Bachelor (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Hospitality Management $58,165 225
Culinary Arts and Related Services $61,944 108
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other $48,525 34

Master (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Hospitality Management Not reported 41

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Culinary Arts and Related Services $48,317 604

Undergraduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 24

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