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Associate Degrees in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts

831 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 84 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 65% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.0% of general cooking and related culinary arts graduates were international students.

In 2020-2021, 831 earned their associate degree in general cooking and 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 and related culinary arts at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 1,499
Associate Degree 831
Basic Certificate 822
Bachelor’s Degree 4

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general cooking and related culinary arts majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general cooking and related culinary arts students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts. About 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 317
Women 514
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general cooking and related culinary arts associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 116
Black or African American 133
Hispanic or Latino 225
White 243
International Students 17
Other Races/Ethnicities 97
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There are 84 colleges that offer an associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
56 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for general cooking and related culinary arts students seekingan associate degree is Pikes Peak Community College. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at PPCC. About 86% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Kapiolani Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
54 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kapiolani Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at Kapiolani CC. About 54% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Stratford University

Fairfax, Virginia
53 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stratford University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,368 per year. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Stratford University awarded 53 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
42 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hinds Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at Hinds Community College. About 76% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
41 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for general cooking and related culinary arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 46% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Cerritos College

Norwalk, California
30 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cerritos College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Cerritos College awarded 30 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#7

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
26 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Beach City College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Long Beach City College awarded 26 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Culinary Institute Inc

Houston, Texas
26 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for general cooking and related culinary arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Culinary Institute Inc. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts from Culinary Institute LeNotre. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#9

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, California
22 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Joaquin Delta College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 18,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts from Delta. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#9

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, Hawaii
22 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Leeward Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Leeward Community College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#11

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, Arkansas
20 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

NorthWest Arkansas Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts from NWACC. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#12

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, California
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Orange Coast College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at Orange Coast College. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

19 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Western Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Virginia Western Community College awarded 19 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#14

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, California
18 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego Mesa College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 20,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at San Diego Mesa College. About 67% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles, California
17 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Los Angeles Trade Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts from Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

16 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Hawaii Maui College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at UH Maui College. About 69% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

City College of San Francisco is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at City College of San Francisco. About 33% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Laney College

Oakland, California
15 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for general cooking and related culinary arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Laney College. Each year, around 9,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Laney College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Riverside City College

Riverside, California
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Riverside City College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at Riverside City College. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

College of the Desert

Palm Desert, California
14 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of the Desert comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at College of the Desert awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general cooking and related culinary arts that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Chef Training 3,941
Baking & Pastry Arts 1,253
Restaurant & Catering Management 627
Other Culinary Arts 78
Institutional Food Workers 45

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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