Culinary Arts and Related Services at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Ranked 3rd of 105 associate 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 (associate) graduates.
Graduates of J Sargeant Reynolds Community College's associate program in Culinary Arts and Related Services earn a median $35,840 one year after graduating, rising to $52,508 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 30% above the national median of $40,404 for this field, ranking 3rd of 105 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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