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Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant Schools in Arizona

In 2021-2022, 5 students earned their Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant degrees in AZ.

In terms of popularity, Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant is the 101st most popular major in the state out of a total 182 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant Majors in Arizona

Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	1

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a food preparation/professional cooking/kitchen assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of food preparation/professional cooking/kitchen assistant majors in Arizona is as follows:

Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
White: 80.0%
Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant Grads in Arizona

There are 5,690 people in the state and 419,350 people in the nation working in food preparation/professional cooking/kitchen assistant jobs.

Wages for Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a food preparation/professional cooking/kitchen assistant grad in the state is $28,120, compared to a typical salary of $30,360 nationwide.

Most Popular Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant Programs in AZ

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There are 2 colleges in Arizona that offer food preparation/professional cooking/kitchen assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista

11 Degrees in Major Awarded

3,473 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,156 a year. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale

4 Degrees in Major Awarded

7,320 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,258 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant Careers in AZ

Some of the careers food preparation/professional cooking/kitchen assistant majors go into include:

Job Title	AZ Job Growth	AZ Median Salary
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks	28%	$26,740
Cooks	19%	$26,570
Private Cooks	9%	$0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to food preparation/professional cooking/kitchen assistant.

Major	Annual Graduates in AZ
Chef Training	237
General Cooking & Culinary Arts	57
Baking & Pastry Arts	43
Restaurant & Catering Management	18
Meat Cutting	6

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References

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