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Chef Training at Western Iowa Tech Community College
If you are interested in studying Chef Training, consider the program at Western Iowa Tech Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is in Sioux City, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 chef training graduations were recorded at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Studying Online at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Online coursework is an option at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Of 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Chef Training Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Chef Training program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #133 of 219 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Chef Training graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Chef Training graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College are 50% women (18) and 50% men (18).
Chef Training Associate’s Program at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Of the 5 associate’s chef training degrees awarded at Western Iowa Tech Community College, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chef Training associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Chef Training associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College, below the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Chef Training Graduates
Graduates of the Chef Training program at Western Iowa Tech Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Chef Training graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.