Culinary Arts at Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan, WY · Public · Associate Degree · Culinary Arts and Related Services

with a smaller student body of 1,607 in Sheridan, WY.

Program Analysis

At $29,544 per year, Culinary Arts graduates from Northern Wyoming Community College District earn slightly above the $23,994 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 32.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Culinary Arts programs nationally.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 0% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

At #38 of 137 Culinary Arts programs, Northern Wyoming Community College District scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Culinary Arts offers 17 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

65 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
64
Low End
65
Score
65
High End
Earnings $29,544/yr (23% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (80% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (789,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$309K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
32.0x
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)
$9,660
Out-of-state: $22,260
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$24,588
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

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Culinary Arts Career Guide

What can you do with a Culinary Arts credential from Northern Wyoming Community College District? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Culinary Arts at Northern Wyoming Community College District?
A score of 65/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Culinary Arts field.
How safe is Culinary Arts from automation?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Culinary Arts work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Northern Wyoming Community College District's score of 65/100 reflects this durability.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Culinary Arts program at Northern Wyoming Community College District?
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 Northern Wyoming Community College District.
How many job openings are there for Culinary Arts graduates?
With approximately 789,200 annual openings across mapped careers, Culinary Arts offers a very large employment pool. Northern Wyoming Community College District graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →