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Livingstone College
Salisbury, North Carolina · Private non-profit college
Address: 701 W Monroe St, Salisbury, NC 28144 · Phone: (704) 216-6000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Livingstone College is a private non-profit trade/career school in Salisbury, NC offering culinary and pastry programs, accredited by SACS and NCATE.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $31,125 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,600; the campus completion rate compared to the state average of 47.8% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Livingstone College; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in Title IV federal aid, and 82.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $38,210 | $61,130 | $76,330 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Livingstone College is a private non-profit school located in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help cover costs. Among its trade-related offerings, the campus awards credentials in culinary and pastry programs, with 3 completers reported in this field.
Federal data shows the statewide average completion rate is 47.8%, but this campus's own completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates is reported at $31,125, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $32,600. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 82.1% of students at this institution receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
With a small culinary and pastry program alongside its broader undergraduate offerings (total undergraduate enrollment of 924), this campus may suit students interested in food-service career paths as part of a larger four-year institution rather than a short standalone vocational track. Program length details for the culinary offering are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and format. Prospective students can verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review official outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Livingstone College offers culinary and pastry programs, with 3 completers reported in federal data for this program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Livingstone College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The statewide average completion rate is 47.8%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates of this school is reported at $31,125 in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,600 for this campus.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (704) 216-6000 or visit https://livingstone.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Livingstone College is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it is mission-driven rather than profit-driven, though tuition and aid packages still vary by school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length for the culinary and pastry offerings is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NCATE and SACS directly, and review official outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198862.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and scheduling details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the culinary program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Livingstone College at (704) 216-6000 or visit https://livingstone.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby culinary programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198862 can help with side-by-side research.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.