Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, WI
Total Graduates
4
Class of 2024
Male Graduates
50%
2 of 4
Female Graduates
50%
2 of 4
Annual Tuition & Fees
$3,861
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Northcentral Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 38% | 67% | 58% | $6,645 |
| Culinary Assistant | 95% | 95% | 75% | $9,720 |
In the Culinary Arts program at Northcentral Technical College, 67% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 38% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,645 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Culinary Assistant program at Northcentral Technical College, 95% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 95% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,720 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$36,210
10-Year Job Growth
+5.5%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cooks, All Other
SOC: 35-2019 | $28,968 | +5.5% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
|
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
SOC: 35-2012 | $29,160 | +2% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
|
Cooks, Private Household
SOC: 35-2013 | $35,624 | +5.1% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
|
Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$27,158
Peak Salary
$45,263
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
✓ Skills Covered in Program (0)
No specific skills data available
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.
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