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Food Service & Dining Management Basic Certificates
There are 11 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.3% of Food Service & Dining Management graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Food Service & Dining Management Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 75 degrees were awarded toFood Service & Dining Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Food Service & Dining Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 30 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Food Service & Dining Management Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management 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 Food Service & Dining Management. About 61.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 27 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food Service & Dining Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 45.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 29.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 6.8% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Food Service & Dining Management Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 19 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Food Service & Dining Management students seeking a basic certificate is Milwaukee Area Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lakeshore Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mid-State Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Richland Community College is a popular choice for Food Service & Dining Management majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 4 basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Henry Ford College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management. This school awarded 2 basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kaskaskia College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management. This school awarded 1 basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northampton County Area Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management. This school awarded 1 basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwestern Illinois College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Westmoreland County Community College is a popular choice for Food Service & Dining Management majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1 basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University Mid-South comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Lake County is a popular choice for Food Service & Dining Management majors seeking their basic certificate. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa Western Community College is a popular choice for Food Service & Dining Management majors seeking their basic certificate. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Land College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lehigh Carbon Community College is a popular choice for Food Service & Dining Management majors seeking their basic certificate. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery County Community College is a popular choice for Food Service & Dining Management majors seeking their basic certificate. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Odessa College is a popular choice for Food Service & Dining Management majors seeking their basic certificate. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Service & Dining Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pierpont Community and Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Service & Dining Management. 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 Food Service & Dining Management 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.