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Baking & Pastry Arts Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts is offered at 185 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts.
Education Levels of Baking & Pastry Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,539 people earned theirBaking & Pastry Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Baking & Pastry Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,017 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,032 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 76 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,354 |
Earnings of Baking & Pastry Arts Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts of $29,033 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,617 |
| 4 years | $29,033 |
| 5 years | $32,264 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Baking & Pastry Arts majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Baking & Pastry Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 209 colleges that offer a associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,355 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 489 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute of America comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 203 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 122 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Philip's College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Escuela Hotelera de San Juan is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
IVAEM College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Niagara County Community College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 60 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. This school awarded 60 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nunez Community College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle Central College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 58 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute Inc is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 56 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 44 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Baking & Pastry Arts that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 11,194 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 4,165 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 1,343 |
| Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant | 1,052 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 333 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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