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Culinary Arts at East Central Community College
If you are interested in studying Culinary Arts, take a look at what East Central Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Central Community College is in Decatur, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 culinary arts graduations were recorded at East Central Community College.
Online Class Availability at East Central Community College
Online coursework is an option at East Central Community College. Among 2,785 students, 1,110 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 909 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Culinary Arts Rankings at East Central Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how East Central Community College’s Culinary Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #None of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 295 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #None of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 310 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Culinary Arts graduates at East Central Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Culinary Arts graduates at East Central Community College are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).
Culinary Arts Associate’s Program at East Central Community College
Of the 6 associate’s culinary arts degrees awarded at East Central Community College, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at East Central Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
Minority students account for 83% of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at East Central Community College, above the national average of 52%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Culinary Arts Concentrations at East Central Community College
The Culinary Arts program at East Central Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cooking & Culinary Arts | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Culinary Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Culinary Arts program at East Central Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Culinary Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $50,662 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $47,691 |
| Bakers | $41,467 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $41,438 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,104 |
| Cooks, All Other | $36,782 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $35,292 |
| Cooks, Private Household | $35,204 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $30,453 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.