Is Culinary Institute Inc worth it?
Culinary Institute Inc is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Houston, Texas (large city). It awarded 162 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in cooking and related culinary arts; baking and pastry arts; and restaurant, culinary, and catering management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$26,237
Median earnings 4 years after
$37,938
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,195
Average net price
$30,428
Completion rate
100%
Completions (2024)
162
Years to pay back
3.2 years
Students (undergrad)
313
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | $28,089 | $41,359 | 125 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,239 | $34,608 | 47 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | Associate | 72 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | Associate | 38 |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 25 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 18 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | Associate | 9 |
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Sources: federal figures for Culinary Institute Inc. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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