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Culinary Arts at Ozarks Technical Community College
If you are interested in studying Culinary Arts, consider the program at Ozarks Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ozarks Technical Community College is located in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 culinary arts degrees were granted at Ozarks Technical Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Ozarks Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at Ozarks Technical Community College. Among 11,380 students, 2,774 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,753 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Culinary Arts Rankings at Ozarks Technical Community College
Rankings can help you compare Ozarks Technical Community College’s Culinary Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 310 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #192 of 295 |
Earnings for Culinary Arts Graduates from Ozarks Technical Community College
Students who complete Ozarks Technical Community College’s Culinary Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,062 |
| 2 years | $21,632 |
| 3 years | $23,866 |
| 4 years | $26,591 |
| 5 years | $30,591 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Culinary Arts graduates from Ozarks Technical Community College take home a median $26,591, compared with $35,093 for all Ozarks Technical Community College graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Culinary Arts graduates from Ozarks Technical Community College stands at $10,501.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Culinary Arts graduates at Ozarks Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Culinary Arts graduates at Ozarks Technical Community College are 59% women (16) and 41% men (11).
Culinary Arts Associate’s Program at Ozarks Technical Community College
Of the 18 associate’s culinary arts graduates at Ozarks Technical Community College, 50% were women (9) and 50% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Ozarks Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Ozarks Technical 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 Ozarks Technical Community College
The Culinary Arts program at Ozarks Technical Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chef Training | 20 |
| Restaurant & Catering Management | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Culinary Arts Graduates
Students who finish Culinary Arts program at Ozarks Technical Community College work across a variety of fields. Below 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.