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Culinary Arts/Chef Training in Minnesota

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Schools in Minnesota

In 2021-2022, 63 students earned their Culinary Arts/Chef Training degrees in MN.

In terms of popularity, Culinary Arts/Chef Training is the 45th most popular major in the state out of a total 161 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Culinary Arts/Chef Training Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 39
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 19.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 63.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Grads in Minnesota

46,680 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 Minnesota

In this state, culinary arts/chef training grads earn an average of $35,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $36,190.

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There are 7 colleges in Minnesota that offer culinary arts/chef training degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,083 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,495 a year. This public school has an average net price of $11,655.

#2

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 57% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $32,114 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,638 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,519 after graduation. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,257 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

South Central College

North Mankato
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,511 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,438.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,802. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
859 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,041 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,069. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Careers in MN

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

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Cooks 9% $33,040
Restaurant Cooks 7% $28,810
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 6% $35,980
Chefs and Head Cooks 5% $48,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Baking & Pastry Arts 19
Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant 15
Restaurant & Catering Management 6
Culinary Science/Culinology 3

View all majors related to Culinary Arts/Chef Training

View Nationwide Culinary Arts/Chef Training Report

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