Culinary Arts at Guam Community College

Mangilao, GU · Public · Associate Degree · Culinary Arts and Related Services

with a smaller student body of 1,263 in Mangilao, GU.

Program Analysis

At $12,500 per year, Culinary Arts graduates from Guam Community College earn below the $23,994 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

With a 31.7x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Culinary Arts carry above-average AI exposure (20% of tasks). The 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

A #115 ranking among 137 Culinary Arts programs places Guam Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $12,500-to-$24,469 earnings arc over five years reflects a 96% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

The 17 apprenticeship pathways connected to Culinary Arts reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

55 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
55
Score
56
High End
Earnings $12,500/yr (-48% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (80% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (789,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$219K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
32.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
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.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,828
Out-of-state: $9,228
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$24,469
96% growth from Year 1

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

Explore what Culinary Arts graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 137 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Guam Community College's Culinary Arts program score?
This program scores 55/100 — 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 AI-proof is a career in Culinary Arts?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 20% of Culinary Arts tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 13 of 13 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
Why are Culinary Arts earnings lower at Guam Community College?
Starting salary is one data point. If Guam Community College's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.
Are there apprenticeship options for Culinary Arts?
Yes — 17 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Culinary Arts career paths, including Baker (Bake Produce). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Guam Community College.
How many job openings are there for Culinary Arts graduates?
The very large job market (789,200 annual openings) works in favor of Culinary Arts graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →