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Culinary Arts at North Dakota State College of Science
What traits are you looking for in a school for Culinary Arts, you may want to check out the program at North Dakota State College of Science. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
North Dakota State College of Science is located in Wahpeton, ND.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 culinary arts degrees were awarded at North Dakota State College of Science.
Online Class Availability at North Dakota State College of Science
Distance learning is available at North Dakota State College of Science. Of 3,367 students, 434 (13%) studied exclusively online and 737 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Culinary Arts Graduates from North Dakota State College of Science
Graduates of North Dakota State College of Science’s Culinary Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $29,250 |
| 4 years | $28,307 |
| 5 years | $39,940 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Culinary Arts graduates from North Dakota State College of Science take home a median $28,307, compared with $46,332 for all North Dakota State College of Science graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Culinary Arts graduates at North Dakota State College of Science, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Culinary Arts graduates at North Dakota State College of Science are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).
Culinary Arts Associate’s Program at North Dakota State College of Science
Of the 7 associate’s culinary arts graduates at North Dakota State College of Science, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at North Dakota State College of Science.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at North Dakota State College of Science, lower 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 North Dakota State College of Science
The Culinary Arts program at North Dakota State College of Science breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chef Training | 7 |
| Meat Cutting | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Culinary Arts Graduates
Those who complete Culinary Arts program at North Dakota State College of Science go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.