Associate Degrees in Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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Education Levels of Culinary Arts/Chef Training Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,941 students earned their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in culinary arts/chef training at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 3,941 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,038 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,901 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 172 |
Earnings of Culinary Arts/Chef Training Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for culinary arts/chef training majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for culinary arts/chef training majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. About 51.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,930 |
| Women | 2,011 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of culinary arts/chef training associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 160 |
| Black or African American | 770 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 668 |
| White | 1,817 |
| International Students | 172 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 354 |
Most Popular Culinary Arts/Chef Training Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 282 colleges that offer an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for culinary arts/chef training students seekingan associate degree is Culinary Institute of America. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. 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, 464 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from The Culinary Institute of America. Of these students, 31% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for culinary arts/chef training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 360 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from Escoffier - Boulder. Of these students, 50% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Austin is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 associate degrees were handed out to culinary arts/chef training majors at Escoffier - Austin. About 38% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in culinary arts/chef training. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 138 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from JWU Providence. Of these students, 49% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in culinary arts/chef training. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 culinary arts/chef training program at Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte awarded 136 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
ECPI University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in culinary arts/chef training. Roughly 14,300 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from ECPI University. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Louisiana Culinary Institute comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in culinary arts/chef training. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from Louisiana Culinary Institute. Of these students, 62% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sullivan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in culinary arts/chef training. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from Sullivan University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
Helms College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to culinary arts/chef training majors at Helms College. About 64% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of Southern Nevada is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The culinary arts/chef training program at College of Southern Nevada awarded 46 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Schoolcraft College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in culinary arts/chef training. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from Schoolcraft College. About 37% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to culinary arts/chef training majors at SUNY Schenectady. About 50% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National Louis University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from NLU. About 27% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Joliet Junior College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in culinary arts/chef training. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from Joliet Junior College. Of these students, 52% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Des Moines Area Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. Roughly 23,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from DMACC. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for culinary arts/chef training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to culinary arts/chef training majors at Houston Community College. Of these students, 62% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to culinary arts/chef training majors at Kennedy-King College. Of these students, 61% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Rapids Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in culinary arts/chef training. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The culinary arts/chef training program at Grand Rapids Community College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for culinary arts/chef training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universidad del Este. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from UNE. Of these students, 71% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in culinary arts/chef training. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in culinary arts/chef training from TSTC. Of these students, 71% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to culinary arts/chef training that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Baking & Pastry Arts | 1,253 |
| General Cooking & Culinary Arts | 831 |
| Restaurant & Catering Management | 627 |
| Other Culinary Arts | 78 |
| Institutional Food Workers | 45 |
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*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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