Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 305 students.
About This School
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is a private for-profit institution located in Austin, Texas with approximately 305 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $19,564 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $36,330 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is a strong fit for students with a clear, early passion for culinary arts who want focused, hands-on training in a vibrant food city like Austin — but families should go in with eyes open. The median debt at graduation is a manageable $16,000, which is genuinely reassuring compared to many culinary programs, and Austin's booming restaurant scene does create real opportunities for networking and employment. That said, the median earnings ten years out land at just $36,330, which means your loan-to-income ratio may feel tight, especially if living expenses in Austin continue to rise. The 63% graduation rate is also worth a candid conversation — it suggests a meaningful number of students either change direction or struggle to finish, so ask the admissions team directly what support exists for students who hit bumps. My practical advice: before committing, talk to recent graduates about where they actually landed career-wise, and make sure your student has concrete goals beyond a love of cooking, because passion alone doesn't always offset the financial math here.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (305 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
6020-B Dillard Circle
Austin, TX 78752
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin cost?
The average net price at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is about $19,564 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin?
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin has a graduation rate of 63%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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