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Associate Degrees in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts
Education Levels of General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 833 students earned their associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. This earns it the #46 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general cooking & related culinary arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,371 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,099 |
| Associate Degree | 833 |
Earnings of General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts Majors With Associate Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. About 60.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 331 |
| Women | 502 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general cooking & related culinary arts associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 114 |
| Black or African American | 110 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 239 |
| White | 267 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 91 |
Most Popular General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general cooking & related culinary arts students seekingan associate degree is Pikes Peak Community College. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at Pikes Peak Community College awarded 56 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kapiolani Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 people received their associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts from Kapiolani CC. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Hinds Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at Hinds Community College awarded 42 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 69% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,032 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cerritos College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at Cerritos College awarded 30 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Long Beach City College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at Long Beach City College awarded 26 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Culinary Institute Inc is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts from Culinary Institute LeNotre. About 30% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Leeward Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts from Leeward CC. About 50% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Joaquin Delta College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at Delta. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Virginia Western Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at Virginia Western Community College. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Orange Coast College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts from Orange Coast College. About 77% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Diego Mesa College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at San Diego Mesa College. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts from Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of Hawaii Maui College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at University of Hawaii Maui College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Laney College. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at Laney College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is City College of San Francisco. Roughly 17,400 attend the school each year. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at City College of San Francisco awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Riverside City College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at Riverside City College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Grossmont College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in general cooking & related culinary arts from Grossmont College. Of these students, 18% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general cooking & related culinary arts that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chef Training | 4,205 |
| Baking & Pastry Arts | 1,497 |
| Restaurant & Catering Management | 569 |
| Other Culinary Arts | 56 |
| Institutional Food Workers | 46 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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