Culinary Arts and Related Services at Elgin Community College
Ranked 23rd of 51 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Culinary Arts and Related Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Culinary Arts and Related Services (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Elgin Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Culinary Arts and Related Services earn a median $28,292 one year after graduating, rising to $56,620 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $39,209 for this field, ranking 23rd of 51 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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