Culinary Institute Inc

www.culinaryinstitute.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,600

2023 Average Net Price

$26,470

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

334

72.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.7%

30 Graduates

About

Culinary Institute Inc is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Culinary Institute Inc were General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (64 degrees awarded), Baking & Pastry Arts (24 degrees), and Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management (5 degrees).

In 2023, 139 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Culinary Institute Inc. 57.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (50 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Culinary Institute Inc is $12,600, which is $−2,564 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Culinary Institute Inc is $12,600, which is $2,564 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,470.

In 2023, 82% of undergraduate students attending Culinary Institute Inc received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,600

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Culinary Institute Inc was $12,600. The cost of tuition at Culinary Institute Inc is $−2,564 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Average Net Price

$26,470

2023 Value

16.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Culinary Institute Inc had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,470. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Culinary Institute Inc grew by 16.8%.

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

$2,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Culinary Institute Inc was of $6,316 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,600. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.541% 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

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Culinary Institute Inc received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.23% with respect to 2022, when 81% 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 334 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Culinary Institute Inc is 241 students and the part-time enrollment is 93. This means that 72.2% of students enrolled at Culinary Institute Inc are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Culinary Institute Inc, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.6% Hispanic or Latino, 32% Black or African American, 24.6% White, 2.99% Asian, 0.898% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.599% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Culinary Institute Inc in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Culinary Institute Inc in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 334 students. The full-time enrollment at Culinary Institute Inc is 241 and the part-time enrollment is 93. This means that 72.2% of students enrolled at Culinary Institute Inc are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% 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

18%

2023 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 18%. 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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
129 enrolled students
Black or African American
107 enrolled students
White
82 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Culinary Institute Inc is 38.6% Hispanic or Latino, 32% Black or African American, 24.6% White, 2.99% Asian, 0.898% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.599% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 21 more 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 (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Culinary Institute Inc is General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (64 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (24 degrees) and Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management (5 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (139 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 (7,906 people), Cooks (2,655 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,587 people), Food service managers (2,017 people), and Customer service representatives (1,079 people).

The most specialized majors at Culinary Institute Inc in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (139 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 (139 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 (139 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts
64 degrees awarded
Baking & Pastry Arts
24 degrees awarded
Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management
5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Culinary Institute Inc was General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts with 64 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 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Culinary Institute Inc, which is 0.738 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (80).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Culinary Institute Inc in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts, which is 1.2 times more than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Culinary Institute Inc in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts, which is 0.833 times less than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 55% of students graduating from Culinary Institute Inc completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Culinary Institute Inc is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded
Black or African American
40 degrees awarded
White
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Culinary Institute Inc is hispanic or latino (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

4.32% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
33 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
21 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Culinary Institute Inc is hispanic or latino female (33 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (21 degrees).

Operations

Culinary Institute Inc employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at Culinary Institute Inc are Male Instructor (6), and Female Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Culinary Institute Inc are: Management, with 12 employees, Service, with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.24M

2023 Salaries

6.16%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Culinary Institute Inc paid a median of $4.24M in salaries, a 6.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 26.1% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$685k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Culinary Institute Inc paid a total of $685k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Culinary Institute Inc was Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Culinary Institute Inc were Management with 12 employees, Service with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Culinary Institute Inc was Male Instructor with 6 employees, and Female Instructor with 4 employees.

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

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