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Culinary Arts at National Louis University
If you are interested in studying Culinary Arts, you may want to check out the program at National Louis University. Get started with the following essential facts.
National Louis University is in Chicago, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 104 culinary arts degrees were granted at National Louis University.
Online Class Availability at National Louis University
Distance learning is available at National Louis University. Among 8,915 students, 5,148 (58%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,078 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Culinary Arts Rankings at National Louis University
These rankings give you a sense of how National Louis University’s Culinary Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 42 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 310 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 42 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 310 |
Earnings for Culinary Arts Graduates from National Louis University
Students who complete National Louis University’s Culinary Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,385 |
| 2 years | $31,053 |
| 3 years | $36,370 |
| 4 years | $35,560 |
| 5 years | $42,444 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Culinary Arts graduates from National Louis University take home a median $35,560, compared with $57,362 for all National Louis University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Culinary Arts graduates from National Louis University is $17,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Culinary Arts graduates at National Louis University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Culinary Arts graduates at National Louis University are 54% women (56) and 46% men (48).
Culinary Arts Associate’s Program at National Louis University
Among the 66 associate’s culinary arts degrees awarded at National Louis University, 44% were women (29) and 56% were men (37).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at National Louis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at National Louis University, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Culinary Arts Bachelor’s Program at National Louis University
Among the 13 bachelor’s culinary arts degrees awarded at National Louis University, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at National Louis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Culinary Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at National Louis University, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*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 National Louis University
This Culinary Arts program at National Louis University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Baking & Pastry Arts | 20 |
| Chef Training | 84 |
Best-Paid Careers for Culinary Arts Graduates
Students who finish Culinary Arts program at National Louis University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Culinary Arts graduates, 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.