Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY 10281
About Institute of Culinary Education
Institute of Culinary Education is a private for-profit trade school in New York, New York, enrolling about 589 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,129 among students who received federal aid.
Institute of Culinary Education: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Institute of Culinary Education—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Institute of Culinary Education is known for
Top program completions
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training406
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef122
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager54
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management11
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Institute of Culinary Education a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Institute of Culinary Education is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Institute of Culinary Education.
Campus
Location
New York, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 10281
- NCES locale
- City
See Urban (City) college profile for median costs and outcomes at similar campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
589
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 1,085
- Full-time share
- 0%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$6,439
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 21.47%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Institute of Culinary Education.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Institute of Culinary Education was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Institute of Culinary Education in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2015 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $42,885 |
| 2014 | — | — | $44,967 |
| 2015 | — | — | $44,152 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Institute of Culinary Education reported total enrollment of about 589 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (17.7%), and Black or African American (14.3%). About 21.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
0.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Institute of Culinary Education in 2024 is 589 students.
Over a full year, about 1,085 undergraduates enroll.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
N/A 100% Completion Time
N/A 150% Completion Time
In 2024, N/A of students graduating from Institute of Culinary Education completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 47% male / 53% female
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef: 17% male / 83% female
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager: 43% male / 57% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Institute of Culinary Education graduates earn a median of $52,129 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Institute of Culinary Education.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $52,129. Median federal loan debt: $6,439.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Institute of Culinary Education graduates report median earnings of $52,129 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Institute of Culinary Education.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Institute of Culinary Education.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Institute of Culinary Education graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Institute of Culinary Education—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,070
- New York median 1.6× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 1.9× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 2.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Institute of Culinary Education at a glance
Institute of Culinary Education
Institute of Culinary Education is a private for-profit institution in New York, NY.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingBaking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefRestaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian35.5%Hispanic or Latino17.7%Black or African American14.3%
Schools near Institute of Culinary Education
Other campuses in New York, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Institute of Culinary Education located?
Institute of Culinary Education is located in New York, NY.
How much does Institute of Culinary Education cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Institute of Culinary Education?
Institute of Culinary Education reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,085 students, White (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (17.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Institute of Culinary Education?
About 43.9% of students at Institute of Culinary Education are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Institute of Culinary Education earn?
Median earnings are $47,960 six years after entry and $52,129 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Institute of Culinary Education students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,439.
Is Institute of Culinary Education public or private?
Institute of Culinary Education is a private for-profit institution located in New York, NY.
Is Institute of Culinary Education an HBCU?
No. Institute of Culinary Education is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Institute of Culinary Education a tribal college?
No. Institute of Culinary Education is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Institute of Culinary Education religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Institute of Culinary Education in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college profile
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- New York trade schools profile
- New York, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.