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Culinary Arts/Chef Training in Kentucky

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Schools in Kentucky

329 Culinary Arts/Chef Training students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Culinary Arts/Chef Training is the 17th most popular major out of a total 101 majors commonly available.


 

Education Levels of Culinary Arts/Chef Training Majors in Kentucky

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 152
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 99
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 99
Associate Degree 78

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 81.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Grads in Kentucky

35,420 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a culinary arts/chef training grad in the state is $24,910, compared to a typical salary of $36,190 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Kentucky that offer culinary arts/chef training degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,614 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $5,698. Graduates earn an average $26,380 after graduation.

#3

Sullivan University

Louisville
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,541 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,171. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. In their early career, Sullivan University grads earn an average salary of $30,922.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,764.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,532 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,740.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,657 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. A typical student attending Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,163.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,568.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,368 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, SKYCTC grads earn an average salary of $27,354.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 11% $21,570
Chefs and Head Cooks 10% $50,490
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 8% $28,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Baking & Pastry Arts 31
General Cooking & Culinary Arts 4

View all majors related to Culinary Arts/Chef Training

View Nationwide Culinary Arts/Chef Training Report

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