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Culinary Arts at Indian River State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Culinary Arts, you may want to check out the program at Indian River State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indian River State College is located in Fort Pierce, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 62 culinary arts graduations were recorded at Indian River State College.
Online & Distance Learning at Indian River State College
Online coursework is an option at Indian River State College. Of 15,429 students, 4,833 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,035 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Culinary Arts Rankings at Indian River State College
Use these rankings to compare Indian River State College’s Culinary Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 81 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 310 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 295 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Culinary Arts graduates at Indian River State College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Culinary Arts graduates at Indian River State College are 58% women (36) and 42% men (26).
Culinary Arts Associate’s Program at Indian River State College
Among the 15 associate’s culinary arts degrees awarded at Indian River State College, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Indian River State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 80% of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Indian River State College, higher than 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 Indian River State College
The Culinary Arts program at Indian River State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chef Training | 27 |
| Restaurant & Catering Management | 35 |
Top-Paying Careers for Culinary Arts Graduates
Those who complete Culinary Arts program at Indian River State College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.