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Culinary Arts at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR · Private for-profit · Certificate · Culinary Arts and Related Services

a compact campus enrolling 429 students in Mayaguez, PR.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $12,730/yr fall 47% below the $23,994 national median for Culinary Arts. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

With a 16.5x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Culinary Arts involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

A #128 ranking among 137 Culinary Arts programs places ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

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

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
51
Score
52
High End
Earnings $12,730/yr (-47% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (80% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (789,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$13K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
16.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
13 of 13
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$8,060
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$10,132
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

View all 13 career paths with full salary data →

Culinary Arts Career Guide

What can you do with a Culinary Arts credential from ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

Read the full Culinary Arts career guide →

Compare & Explore

Culinary Arts Overview

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Culinary Arts at Other Schools

Johnson County Community College ($38,977) Southeast Community College Area ($36,734) Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ($36,330) Fox Valley Technical College ($34,736) Washtenaw Community College ($33,382) Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College ($32,602) Saint Paul College ($32,478) Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($32,023)

Other Majors at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez

Allied Health Professions ($11,491) Human Development & Family Studies ($11,372) Health Administration ($4,752)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez's Culinary Arts program score?
At 51/100, the score looks reasonable — but Culinary Arts is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How AI-proof is a career in Culinary Arts?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Culinary Arts work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez's score of 51/100 reflects this durability.
Why are Culinary Arts earnings lower at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Are there apprenticeship options for Culinary Arts?
Beyond ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez's classroom route, 17 registered apprenticeships map to Culinary Arts careers — including Baker (Bake Produce). Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
How many job openings are there for Culinary Arts graduates?
Job availability for Culinary Arts is strong — 789,200 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez graduates specifically, local market conditions in PR may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →