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Institute of Culinary Education graduates report median earnings of $23,169 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Pasadena, CA · Private for-profit · 2-year · Campus of Institute of Culinary Education

Institute of Culinary Education is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Pasadena, California (midsize city), reported with Institute of Culinary Education. It awarded 310 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in culinary arts; baking and pastry arts; and restaurant, culinary, and catering management.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$23,169

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,145

Median earnings 10 years after

$47,865

Completion rate

77%

Completions (2024)

310

Students (undergrad)

553

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	$22,759	$46,893	414
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Associate	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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	171
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	54
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	Associate	39
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	21
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	19
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	Associate	6
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	Certificate 1-2 yrs	0
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	Certificate 1-2 yrs	0
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	0

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