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Culinary Arts at Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI · Public · Associate Degree · Culinary Arts and Related Services

serving 6,626 students in Livonia, MI.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,248/yr, edging above the $23,994 national average for Culinary Arts — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 42.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Culinary Arts programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Culinary Arts's career paths, with 20% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 24% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $16,325 represents roughly 7 months of the $27,248 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

At #34 of 137 nationally, this is a top-5% Culinary Arts program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $27,248 to $35,743 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

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
62
Low End
65
Score
66
High End
Earnings $27,248/yr (14% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (80% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (789,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$377K
7.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
42.4x
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)
$8,896
Out-of-state: $15,812
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,325
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,743
31% 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

See the full career breakdown for Culinary Arts — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Schoolcraft Community College District and 136 other schools.

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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 Schoolcraft Community College District

Practical Nursing ($75,104) Nursing ($74,889) Electromechanical Technology ($57,104) Criminal Justice ($49,224) Marketing ($48,724) Food Processing ($38,991) Business Administration ($33,086) Health Administration ($29,298)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Schoolcraft Community College District's Culinary Arts program score?
This program scores 65/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Culinary Arts graduates.
How AI-proof is a career in Culinary Arts?
Culinary Arts rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 20% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Why does Schoolcraft Community College District rank so high for Culinary Arts?
Among 137 Culinary Arts programs, Schoolcraft Community College District's #34 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Culinary Arts graduates?
Beyond Schoolcraft Community College District'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.
Is there demand for Culinary Arts workers?
The career paths mapped to Culinary Arts have roughly 789,200 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →