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Culinary Arts/Chef Training in Missouri

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Schools in Missouri

In 2021-2022, 110 students earned their Culinary Arts/Chef Training degrees in MO.

In this state, Culinary Arts/Chef Training is the 44th most popular major out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Culinary Arts/Chef Training Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 50
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 25
Bachelor’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 80.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Grads in Missouri

49,520 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 Missouri

Culinary Arts/Chef Training grads earn an average of $26,890 in the state and $36,190 nationwide.

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

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,506 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. A typical student attending OTC will pay a net price of $8,710. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,910 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,524 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,657 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Jefferson College

Hillsboro
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,680 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

#5

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,479 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $7,202. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. A typical student attending SCCC will pay a net price of $19,198. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 12% $24,150
Cooks 11% $22,290
Private Cooks 10% $0
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 10% $31,210
Chefs and Head Cooks 8% $49,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Baking & Pastry Arts 16
Restaurant & Catering Management 6

View all majors related to Culinary Arts/Chef Training

View Nationwide Culinary Arts/Chef Training Report

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