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Culinary Arts/Chef Training in Washington

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Schools in Washington

200 students earned Culinary Arts/Chef Training degrees in Washington in the 2021-2022 year.

A Culinary Arts/Chef Training major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Culinary Arts/Chef Training Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 102
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 81
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 81
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a culinary arts/chef training major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of culinary arts/chef training majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 24.0%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 56,030 people employed in jobs related to a culinary arts/chef training degree, compared to 2,452,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Jobs in Washington

Culinary Arts/Chef Training grads earn an average of $36,700 in the state and $36,190 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Washington that offer culinary arts/chef training degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, International Air and Hospitality Academy grads earn an average salary of $40,454.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

A typical student attending CPTC will pay a net price of $6,181. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. 99% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,984 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,893 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,853. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,503 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,215 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending South Puget Sound Community College will pay a net price of $7,491. 52% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,150. 76% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,106 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,457. Of all the students who attend this school, 42% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

#10

Clark College

Vancouver
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,921 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,330 after graduation. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#10

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,891 Total Students

61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 28% $31,950
Chefs and Head Cooks 25% $56,450
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 24% $37,420
Cooks 10% $34,120
Private Cooks 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Baking & Pastry Arts 122
Restaurant & Catering Management 7
Wine Steward/Sommelier 6
Culinary Science/Culinology 4
Other Culinary Arts 2

View all majors related to Culinary Arts/Chef Training

View Nationwide Culinary Arts/Chef Training Report

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