Culinary Science/Culinology at Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY

Personal & Culinary Services Bachelor's CIP 12.0509

Total Graduates

52

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

48%

25 of 52

Female Graduates

52%

27 of 52

Annual Tuition

$35,520

In-state rate

Program Popularity

#1
of 9 colleges nationally
88.9%
Produces more graduates than 88.9% of colleges offering this program
102
Total national graduates (Bachelor's)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Culinary Science/Culinology.
Degree Level Bachelor's
CIP Code 12.0509
Program Family Personal & Culinary Services

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 52 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 48% male, 52% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Food service managers

Primary Occupation
$65,310
Median Annual Salary
$42,380 $105,420
10th percentile 90th percentile
244,230 employed nationally +6.4% projected growth

Related Occupations

Chefs and head cooks +7.1%
$60,990
Postsecondary teachers, all other +1.8%
$78,490
Cooks, all other +5.5%
$36,210
Food scientists and technologists +6.5%
$85,310

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$60,990

10-Year Job Growth

+7.1%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$48,792+7.1%
75%
primary100% confidence
Cooks, All Other SOC: 35-2019
$28,968+5.5%
0%
primary100% confidence
$68,248+6.5%
75%
primary100% confidence
$52,248+6.4%
75%
primary100% confidence
$62,792+1.8%
0%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$45,743

Peak Salary

$76,238

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Coordination
Monitoring
Speaking
Management of Personnel Resources
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Service Orientation
Critical Thinking
Instructing
Active Listening

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

E
Enterprising
R
Realistic
C
Conventional

leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Building things
  • Working with hands
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Confident
Persuasive
Practical
Hands-on
Organized
Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

Leadership roles
Sales
Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management

Work Values

Coordination
Monitoring
Speaking
Active Listening
Achievement
Independence

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Do you value coordination?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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