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Culinary Science/Culinology Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology is offered at 10 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Culinary Science/Culinology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 301 students earned theirCulinary Science/Culinology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Culinary Science/Culinology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 108 |
| Master’s Degree | 192 |
Earnings of Culinary Science/Culinology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology 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.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology. About 57.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 81 |
| Women | 111 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Culinary Science/Culinology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 67.2% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 12.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 7.8% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Culinary Science/Culinology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 13 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Culinary Science/Culinology students seeking a basic certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. This school awarded 192 basic certificates in Culinary Science/Culinology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute of America is a popular choice for Culinary Science/Culinology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Culinary Science/Culinology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Culinary Science/Culinology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Culinary Science/Culinology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a popular choice for Culinary Science/Culinology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 9 basic certificates in Culinary Science/Culinology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Culinary Science/Culinology. This school awarded 4 basic certificates in Culinary Science/Culinology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southwest Minnesota State University is a popular choice for Culinary Science/Culinology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Life University is a popular choice for Culinary Science/Culinology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1 basic certificates in Culinary Science/Culinology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Holy Cross is a popular choice for Culinary Science/Culinology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Culinary Science/Culinology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dominican University is a popular choice for Culinary Science/Culinology majors seeking their basic certificate. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Erie Community College is a popular choice for Culinary Science/Culinology majors seeking their basic certificate. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Niagara County Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Culinary Science/Culinology. 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 Culinary Science/Culinology that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 11,194 |
| 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 |
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.
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