Culinary Arts and Related Services at Elgin Community College
Ranked 26th of 58 certificate (under 1 year) 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 (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Elgin Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Culinary Arts and Related Services earn a median $25,818 one year after graduating, rising to $50,463 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $38,322 for this field, ranking 26th of 58 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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