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Culinary Arts/Chef Training in New Jersey

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Schools in New Jersey

176 students earned Culinary Arts/Chef Training degrees in New Jersey in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Culinary Arts/Chef Training is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 139 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Culinary Arts/Chef Training Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 124
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 23.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.8%
  • White: 33.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Grads in New Jersey

There are 43,790 people in the state and 2,452,840 people in the nation working in culinary arts/chef training jobs.

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Wages for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Jobs in New Jersey

Culinary Arts/Chef Training grads earn an average of $33,990 in the state and $36,190 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer culinary arts/chef training degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,776 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,717. Graduates earn an average $28,054 after graduation.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,167 a year.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,373 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
435 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,597.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
507 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Eastwick College - Hackensack will pay a net price of $30,374. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,076 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,273 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $6,402.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,205 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,477 Total Students

65% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,485 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,219 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,650. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,336 a year.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 19% $30,870
Chefs and Head Cooks 15% $66,790
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 14% $42,000
Cooks 10% $30,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Baking & Pastry Arts 39
Restaurant & Catering Management 7
Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant 3
Institutional Food Workers 1

View all majors related to Culinary Arts/Chef Training

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