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

1,253 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 97 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in baking and pastry arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% of baking and pastry arts graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Baking & Pastry Arts Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,253 students earned their associate degree in baking and 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 and pastry arts at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 1,922
Associate Degree 1,253
Basic Certificate 1,105
Bachelor’s Degree 42

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

The data on debt ranges for baking and pastry arts majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in baking and pastry arts. About 83.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 203
Women 1,050
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The racial-ethnic distribution of baking and pastry arts associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 49
Black or African American 186
Hispanic or Latino 239
White 628
International Students 43
Other Races/Ethnicities 108
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There are 97 colleges that offer an associate degree in baking and pastry arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, New York
201 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for baking and pastry arts students seekingan associate degree is Culinary Institute of America. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,510 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 201 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from The Culinary Institute of America. About 86% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
155 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for baking and pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Johnson & Wales University - Providence. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,706 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 155 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from JWU Providence. Of these students, 89% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
70 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking and pastry arts. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,706 per year. The baking and pastry arts program at Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte awarded 70 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

62 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for baking and pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Austin. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from Escoffier - Austin. About 81% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
32 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
34% 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 and pastry arts. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College. About 91% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
31 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ECPI University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking and pastry arts. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from ECPI University. Of these students, 71% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky
29 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sullivan University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking and pastry arts. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,840 per year. The baking and pastry arts program at Sullivan University awarded 29 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Niagara County Community College

Sanborn, New York
29 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Niagara County Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking and pastry arts. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from Niagara County Community College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

28 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking and pastry arts. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from Escoffier - Boulder. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#10

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
25 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for baking and pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Valencia College. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The baking and pastry arts program at Valencia College awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

23 Yearly Graduations
78% Women

City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking and pastry arts. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 associate degrees were handed out to baking and pastry arts majors at Kennedy-King College. About 78% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Culinary Institute Inc

Houston, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Culinary Institute Inc comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking and pastry arts. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The baking and pastry arts program at Culinary Institute Inc awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
17 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking and pastry arts. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 71% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Seattle Central College

Seattle, Washington
17 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seattle Central College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking and pastry arts. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from Seattle Central. Of these students, 65% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Stratford University

Fairfax, Virginia
17 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for baking and pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Stratford University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,368 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from Stratford University. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#16

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, Missouri
16 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for baking and pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saint Louis Community College. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The baking and pastry arts program at Saint Louis Community College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for baking and pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. The baking and pastry arts program at Houston Community College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baker College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking and pastry arts. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from Baker College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#19

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, Georgia
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Savannah Technical College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking and pastry arts. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to baking and pastry arts majors at Savannah Tech. About 86% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Monroe College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking and pastry arts. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,074 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in baking and pastry arts from Monroe College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Chef Training 3,941
General Cooking & Culinary Arts 831
Restaurant & Catering Management 627
Other Culinary Arts 78
Institutional Food Workers 45

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.

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