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Culinary Arts/Chef Training in California

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 220 students earned their Culinary Arts/Chef Training degrees in CA.

In this state, Culinary Arts/Chef Training is the 54th most popular major out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Culinary Arts/Chef Training Majors in California

Culinary Arts/Chef Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 216
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a culinary arts/chef training major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of culinary arts/chef training majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.5%
  • White: 27.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Grads in California

284,180 people in the state and 2,452,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to culinary arts/chef training.

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Wages for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Jobs in California

In this state, culinary arts/chef training grads earn an average of $37,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $36,190.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer culinary arts/chef training degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
351 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 50% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $35,958 after graduation.

#2

CET, San Jose

San Jose
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
176 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $15,629. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,479 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
748 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,221. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 16% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Careers in CA

Some of the careers culinary arts/chef training majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 18% $29,130
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 14% $32,590
Chefs and Head Cooks 14% $46,360
Cooks 10% $31,800
Private Cooks 0% $39,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to culinary arts/chef training.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Cooking & Culinary Arts 816
Restaurant & Catering Management 258
Baking & Pastry Arts 81
Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant 14

View all majors related to Culinary Arts/Chef Training

View Nationwide Culinary Arts/Chef Training Report

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