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Chef Training Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Chef Training is offered at 349 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Chef Training.
Education Levels of Chef Training Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,194 students earned theirChef Training majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Chef Training at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 3,030 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,543 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 183 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,406 |
Earnings of Chef Training Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Chef Training of $29,033 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,617 |
| 4 years | $29,033 |
| 5 years | $32,264 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Chef Training Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 390 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Chef Training. Learn more about the most popular below:
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,922 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute of America comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 444 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. This school awarded 406 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 284 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Land College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. This school awarded 178 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 152 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona Culinary Institute is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 127 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. This school awarded 115 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. This school awarded 113 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texarkana College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Louisiana Community College is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SOWELA Technical Community College is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 98 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lee College is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. This school awarded 93 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Guilford Technical Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Chef Training that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 5,539 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 4,165 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 1,343 |
| Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant | 1,052 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 333 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
