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Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant Undergraduate Certificates
There are 56 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. This degree is more popular with female students, and about55% 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 (this page) | 278 |
| Associate’s Degree | 45 |
| Master’s Degree | 709 |
Earnings of Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant of $29,033 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. About 58.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 116 |
| Women | 162 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 45.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 27.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 75 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate is Central Georgia Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Kansas City Kansas Community College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Elgin Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Savannah Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 36 undergraduate certificates 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.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 34 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Atlanta Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 31 undergraduate certificates in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. This school awarded 31 undergraduate certificates in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Iowa Western Community College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 30 undergraduate certificates 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.
Gwinnett Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. This school awarded 25 undergraduate certificates 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.
Lanier Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. This school awarded 24 undergraduate certificates 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.
Uintah Basin Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 23 undergraduate certificates 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.
North Georgia Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant. This school awarded 22 undergraduate certificates in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus Technical College is a popular choice for Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate 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 |
| 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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