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Bachelor's+7% vs national median132 grads tracked

Culinary Arts and Related Services at National Louis University

Ranked 4th of 5 bachelor's programs in Culinary Arts and Related Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,130
middle 50%: $25,965 – $45,751
Median · 5 years out
$48,791
middle 50%: $38,141 – $63,874
Median · 10 years out
$67,570
middle 50%: $48,030 – $93,789

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Culinary Arts and Related Services (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of National Louis University's bachelor's program in Culinary Arts and Related Services earn a median $35,130 one year after graduating, rising to $67,570 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% above the national median of $45,520 for this field, ranking 4th of 5 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.3 yrs
≈ $10,004 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Cincinnati
$68,802 · 5 yrs out
Texas Woman's University
$67,887 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Minnesota State University
$62,224 · 5 yrs out
Nicholls State University
$45,520 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at National Louis University

Education (Doctorate)
$154,280 · 5 yrs out
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctorate)
$154,280 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$116,855 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$111,237 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$99,042 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$97,592 · 5 yrs out
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's)
$92,460 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$84,443 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's)
$82,980 · 5 yrs out

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