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Culinary Arts at Northampton County Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Culinary Arts, consider the program at Northampton County Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northampton County Area Community College is located in Bethlehem, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 culinary arts degrees were granted at Northampton County Area Community College.
Studying Online at Northampton County Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Northampton County Area Community College. Among 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Culinary Arts Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northampton County Area Community College’s Culinary Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #225 of 310 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Culinary Arts graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Culinary Arts graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 61% women (22) and 39% men (14).
Culinary Arts Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Among the 20 associate’s culinary arts degrees awarded at Northampton County Area Community College, 50% were women (10) and 50% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 35% of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College, below 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 Northampton County Area Community College
The Culinary Arts program at Northampton County Area Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Baking & Pastry Arts | 8 |
| Chef Training | 27 |
| Food Service & Dining Management | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Culinary Arts Graduates
Students who finish Culinary Arts program at Northampton County Area Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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.