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Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant Associate Degrees
There are 56 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. This degree is more popular with female students, and about67% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,052 degrees were awarded toFood Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 278 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 45 |
| Master’s Degree | 709 |
Earnings of Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant of $29,033 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 36 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 35.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 8.9% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 6.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 75 colleges that offer a associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant students seeking a associate degree is Central Georgia Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant 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-Boulder is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 109 associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas City Kansas Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elgin Community College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Joliet Junior College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Atlanta Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grayson College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa Western Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gwinnett Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Georgia Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lanier Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Uintah Basin Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant that also offer associate degrees.
| 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 |
| 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.
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