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Associate Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Associate Degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

1,497 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in baking & pastry arts is offered at 97 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 43% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.5% of baking & pastry arts graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Baking & Pastry Arts Majors

In 2021-2022, 1,497 earned their associate degree in baking & pastry arts. This makes it the 35th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in baking & pastry arts at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 2,195
Associate Degree 1,497
Basic Certificate 1,243
Bachelor’s Degree 94

Earnings of Baking & Pastry Arts Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for baking & pastry arts students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in baking & pastry arts. About 84.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 238
Women 1,259
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The racial-ethnic distribution of baking & pastry arts associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 66
Black or African American 220
Hispanic or Latino 292
White 728
International Students 37
Other Races/Ethnicities 154
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There are 97 colleges that offer an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, New York
201 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for baking & pastry arts students seekingan associate degree is Culinary Institute of America. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,140 per year. The baking & pastry arts program at Culinary Institute of America awarded 201 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
155 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johnson & Wales University - Providence comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,156 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 155 associate degrees were handed out to baking & pastry arts majors at JWU Providence. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#3

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
70 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from JWU Charlotte. Of these students, 88% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

62 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for baking & pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Austin. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 associate degrees were handed out to baking & pastry arts majors at Escoffier - Austin. Of these students, 78% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
32 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The baking & pastry arts program at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College awarded 32 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
31 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ECPI University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to baking & pastry arts majors at ECPI University. Of these students, 90% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky
29 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sullivan University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,840 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to baking & pastry arts majors at Sullivan University. Of these students, 95% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Niagara County Community College

Sanborn, New York
29 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Niagara County Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to baking & pastry arts majors at Niagara County Community College. Of these students, 85% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

28 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to baking & pastry arts majors at Escoffier - Boulder. About 88% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
25 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valencia College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The baking & pastry arts program at Valencia College awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

23 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Kennedy-King College. Of these students, 71% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Culinary Institute Inc

Houston, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Culinary Institute Inc is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to baking & pastry arts majors at Culinary Institute LeNotre. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#13

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
17 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for baking & pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,032 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to baking & pastry arts majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 62% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Seattle Central College

Seattle, Washington
17 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for baking & pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Seattle Central College. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to baking & pastry arts majors at Seattle Central. About 60% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
16 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Houston Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 46,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Houston Community College. About 97% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, Missouri
16 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Louis Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Saint Louis Community College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#18

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
15 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baker College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Baker College. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#19

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Monroe College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Monroe College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, Georgia
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for baking & pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Savannah Technical College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to baking & pastry arts majors at Savannah Tech. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to baking & pastry arts that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Chef Training 4,205
General Cooking & Culinary Arts 833
Restaurant & Catering Management 569
Other Culinary Arts 56
Institutional Food Workers 46

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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