Arizona Culinary Institute

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2022 Average Net Price

$37,011

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

5.17%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

150

100% Full-Time

About

Arizona Culinary Institute is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Arizona Culinary Institute were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (129 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 155 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arizona Culinary Institute. 45.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (96 degrees), 3.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Arizona Culinary Institute was 5.17%, corresponding to 3 out of the 58 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $37,011.

In 2022, 54% of undergraduate students attending Arizona Culinary Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$37,011

2022 Value

2.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Arizona Culinary Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,011. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Arizona Culinary Institute grew by 2.58%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arizona Culinary Institute (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Arizona Culinary Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 21.7% with respect to 2021, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arizona Culinary Institute (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.

5.17%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Arizona Culinary Institute was 5.17%, which represents 3 out of the 58 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

Arizona Culinary Institute had a total enrollment of 150 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Arizona Culinary Institute is 150 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Arizona Culinary Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arizona Culinary Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.7% White, 24% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 5.33% Asian, 2.67% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.667% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Arizona Culinary Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.7%), followed by White Female (24%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arizona Culinary Institute in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 150 students. The full-time enrollment at Arizona Culinary Institute is 150 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2022 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 Arizona Culinary Institute was 92%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
79 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
36 enrolled students
Black or African American
17 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arizona Culinary Institute is 52.7% White, 24% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 5.33% Asian, 2.67% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.667% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 15 fewer women than men received degrees from Arizona Culinary Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arizona Culinary Institute is white (96 degrees awarded). There were 3.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Arizona Culinary Institute is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (129 degrees awarded).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arizona Culinary Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (155 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 Arizona Culinary Institute 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 Arizona Culinary Institute in 2022 are Personal & Culinary Services (155 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 Arizona Culinary Institute are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Financial managers, and Management analysts

The most specialized majors at Arizona Culinary Institute are Personal & Culinary Services (155 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 Arizona Culinary Institute 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 Arizona Culinary Institute are Personal & Culinary Services (155 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 Arizona Culinary Institute.

Culinary Arts & Chef Training

Most Common (2022)

129 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Arizona Culinary Institute was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 129 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Arizona Culinary Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Culinary Institute, which is 1.21 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (70).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Culinary Institute in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.21 times more than the 70 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Culinary Institute in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 0.824 times less than the 85 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

92%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 58% of students graduating from Arizona Culinary Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
96 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
26 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arizona Culinary Institute is white (96 degrees awarded). There were 3.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

2.58% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
51 degrees awarded
White Female
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arizona Culinary Institute is white male (51 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (45 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.46M

2022 Salaries

5.8%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Arizona Culinary Institute paid a median of $1.46M in salaries, a 5.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.915% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 11.8% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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