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Baking & Pastry Arts Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 145 students earned their Baking & Pastry Arts degrees in IL.

In this state, Baking & Pastry Arts is the 43rd most popular major out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Baking & Pastry Arts Majors in Illinois

Baking & Pastry Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 65
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 47
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 33
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 33
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 33

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a baking and pastry arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of baking and pastry arts majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.2%
  • White: 36.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Baking & Pastry Arts Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 13,580 people employed in jobs related to a baking and pastry arts degree, compared to 308,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Baking & Pastry Arts Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a baking and pastry arts grad in the state is $26,620, compared to a typical salary of $28,660 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer baking and pastry arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,878 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,226 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,989. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,569 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,828. The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,901. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#6

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.80%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. 22% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,235 Total Students

In their early career, Richland Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,042. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 30% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,500 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Triton College

River Grove
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,819 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,030 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,220 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Baking & Pastry Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers baking and pastry arts majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Chefs and Head Cooks 13% $49,070
Bakers 10% $24,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to baking and pastry arts.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Chef Training 354
Restaurant & Catering Management 89
Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant 69
Food Service & Dining Management 8
General Cooking & Culinary Arts 2
Wine Steward/Sommelier 1

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