Culinary Institute Inc

www.culinaryinstitute.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,600

10.8% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$31,817

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

343

72.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

54.7%

35 Graduates

About

Culinary Institute Inc is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Culinary Institute Inc were General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (40 degrees awarded), Baking & Pastry Arts (26 degrees), and Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management (2 degrees).

In 2022, 108 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Culinary Institute Inc. 47.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (42 degrees), 1.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (34 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Culinary Institute Inc is $12,600, which is $−2,341 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Culinary Institute Inc was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 158 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Culinary Institute Inc is $12,600, which is $2,342 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,817.

In 2022, 81% of undergraduate students attending Culinary Institute Inc received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,600

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Culinary Institute Inc was $12,600. The cost of tuition at Culinary Institute Inc is $−2,342 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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Average Net Price

$31,817

2022 Value

37.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Culinary Institute Inc had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,817. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Culinary Institute Inc grew by 37.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Culinary Institute Inc (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,316

Room and Board

$2,586

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Culinary Institute Inc was of $6,316 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 8.99% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,586. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 7.64% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Culinary Institute Inc (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Culinary Institute Inc received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 50% with respect to 2021, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Culinary Institute Inc (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Culinary Institute Inc was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 158 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Culinary Institute Inc had a total enrollment of 343 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Culinary Institute Inc is 248 students and the part-time enrollment is 95. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at Culinary Institute Inc are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Culinary Institute Inc, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.8% Hispanic or Latino, 28% Black or African American, 24.2% White, 3.5% Asian, 1.46% Two or More Races, and 0.292% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Culinary Institute Inc in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.5%) and Black or African American Female (18.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Culinary Institute Inc in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 343 students. The full-time enrollment at Culinary Institute Inc is 248 and the part-time enrollment is 95. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at Culinary Institute Inc are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Culinary Institute Inc (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

25%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Culinary Institute Inc was 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Culinary Institute Inc had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Culinary Institute Inc (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
140 enrolled students
Black or African American
96 enrolled students
White
83 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Culinary Institute Inc is 40.8% Hispanic or Latino, 28% Black or African American, 24.2% White, 3.5% Asian, 1.46% Two or More Races, and 0.292% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5 students (1.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 6 fewer women than men received degrees from Culinary Institute Inc. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Culinary Institute Inc is hispanic or latino (42 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (34 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Culinary Institute Inc is General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (40 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (26 degrees) and Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management (2 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Culinary Institute Inc, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Culinary Institute Inc are Chefs & head cooks (8,521 people), Cooks (3,235 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,785 people), Food service managers (2,333 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,142 people).

The most specialized majors at Culinary Institute Inc in 2022 are Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Culinary Institute Inc are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Financial managers, and Management analysts

The most specialized majors at Culinary Institute Inc are Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Culinary Institute Inc are Restaurants & Food Services (12,244 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,016 people), Traveler accommodation (1,919 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,775 people), and Construction (1,430 people).

The most specialized majors at Culinary Institute Inc are Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Culinary Institute Inc.

Most Common (2022)

General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts
40 degrees awarded
Baking & Pastry Arts
26 degrees awarded
Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management
2 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Culinary Institute Inc was General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Culinary Institute Inc according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Culinary Institute Inc, which is 1.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (51).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Culinary Institute Inc by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Culinary Institute Inc in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts, which is 2.23 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Culinary Institute Inc in Baking & Pastry Arts, which is 3.38 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 35% of students graduating from Culinary Institute Inc completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Culinary Institute Inc is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded
White
34 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Culinary Institute Inc is hispanic or latino (42 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (34 degrees).

1.85% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
24 degrees awarded
White Male
20 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Culinary Institute Inc is hispanic or latino female (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (20 degrees).

Operations

Culinary Institute Inc employs 16 Instructors. Most academics at Culinary Institute Inc are Male Instructor (9), and Female Instructor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Culinary Institute Inc are: Management, with 11 employees, Service, with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.99M

2022 Salaries

17.9%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Culinary Institute Inc paid a median of $3.99M in salaries, a 17.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 26.1% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 16.9% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$955k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Culinary Institute Inc paid a total of $955k to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Culinary Institute Inc was Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Culinary Institute Inc were Management with 11 employees, Service with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Culinary Institute Inc was Male Instructor with 9 employees, and Female Instructor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Culinary Institute Inc.

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