Culinary Arts at Culinary Tech Center

White Plains, NY · Private for-profit · Certificate · Culinary Arts and Related Services

a compact campus enrolling 44 students in White Plains, NY.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $18,300 place Culinary Tech Center below the $23,994 national median for Culinary Arts — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

With only 20% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Culinary Arts are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

With first-year pay of $18,300 far exceeding the $6,333 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #98 out of 137 programs, Culinary Tech Center's financial outcomes for Culinary Arts trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

With 17 registered apprenticeships mapped to Culinary Arts, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
54
Low End
57
Score
58
High End
Earnings $18,300/yr (-24% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (80% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (789,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$191K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
13 of 13
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$6,333
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Culinary Arts graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Food scientists and technologists $85,310 +6.5% 65%
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490 +1.8% 100%
Food service managers $65,310 +6.4% 58%
Food scientists and technologists
$85,310
+6.5% growth 65% AI-proof
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490
+1.8% growth 100% AI-proof
Food service managers
$65,310
+6.4% growth 58% AI-proof

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Culinary Arts Career Guide

Culinary Arts opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 57/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Culinary Arts at Culinary Tech Center?
This program scores 57/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Culinary Arts programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
How safe is Culinary Arts from automation?
For Culinary Tech Center graduates, AI risk is minimal. Culinary Arts rated "AI-Proof" — 80% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Is Culinary Tech Center a good choice for Culinary Arts despite lower starting pay?
Lower starting pay at Culinary Tech Center may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Culinary Arts program at Culinary Tech Center?
If Culinary Tech Center's tuition gives you pause, consider that 17 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Culinary Arts. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
What's the job market like for Culinary Arts from Culinary Tech Center?
Job availability for Culinary Arts is strong — 789,200 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Culinary Tech Center graduates specifically, local market conditions in NY may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →