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Culinary Arts/Chef Training in Iowa

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Schools in Iowa

136 students earned Culinary Arts/Chef Training degrees in Iowa in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Culinary Arts/Chef Training is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Culinary Arts/Chef Training Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 72
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 23,060 people employed in jobs related to a culinary arts/chef training degree, compared to 2,452,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Jobs in Iowa

In this state, culinary arts/chef training grads earn an average of $27,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $36,190.

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There are 6 colleges in Iowa that offer culinary arts/chef training degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,465. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,819 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,451 Total Students

In their early career, Western Iowa Tech Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,898. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 21%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

In their early career, Kirkwood Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,078. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,460 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $31,230 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,385 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,973 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,974 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,228. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Cooks 14% $26,620
Chefs and Head Cooks 13% $38,580
Restaurant Cooks 12% $24,080
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 9% $29,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Baking & Pastry Arts 23
General Cooking & Culinary Arts 8
Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant 6
Institutional Food Workers 5

View all majors related to Culinary Arts/Chef Training

View Nationwide Culinary Arts/Chef Training Report

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