Jna Institute of Culinary Arts
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 56% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts is a private for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with approximately 31 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,679 per year. Typical graduates earn $21,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $21,100 ten years out, which is a modest return for a culinary career and leaves little financial breathing room even with the relatively low median debt of $8,208. The tiny enrollment of just 31 students could mean personalized attention, but it also raises questions about institutional stability and networking opportunities. Worth considering only if you have a clear, specific plan for how this credential fits into a culinary career path — and if you've compared it against community college culinary programs that may offer similar training at a lower cost.
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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 (31 undergraduates).
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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.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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