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Culinary Arts in Colorado

Culinary Arts Schools in Colorado

In 2021-2022, 3,873 students earned their Culinary Arts degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Culinary Arts is the 1st most popular major in the state.


 

Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,799
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,799
Associate Degree 823
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 251

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a culinary arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of culinary arts majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 28.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 33.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 25.0%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts Grads in Colorado

80,120 people in the state and 4,290,110 in the nation are employed in jobs related to culinary arts.

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Wages for Culinary Arts Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a culinary arts grad in the state is $34,770, compared to a typical salary of $33,210 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Colorado that offer culinary arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

2,419 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,606 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,927.

#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,845 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,900 after graduation.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,938 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Pueblo Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,801. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,086 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,576. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,035 Total Students

In their early career, Red Rocks Community College grads earn an average salary of $37,996. 42% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#6

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
5,134 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,002. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,072 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,907 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,898. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Colorado Mesa.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
926 Total Students

In their early career, Pickens Technical College grads earn an average salary of $32,858. This public school has an average net price of $7,322. Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid.

Culinary Arts Careers in CO

Some of the careers culinary arts majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 33% $28,460
Bartenders 28% $21,230
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 27% $37,840
Chefs and Head Cooks 25% $49,830
Bakers 22% $28,950
Butchers and Meat Cutters 16% $34,310
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks 16% $28,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Cosmetology 1,843
Funeral & Mortuary Science 43

View all majors related to Culinary Arts

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