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Basic Certificates in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts
Education Levels of General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts Majors
In 2021-2022, 1,099 earned their basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts. This earns it the #57 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate 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 Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general cooking & related culinary arts majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts. About 57.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 466 |
| Women | 633 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general cooking & related culinary arts basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 189 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 326 |
| White | 367 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 139 |
Most Popular General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 78 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 seekinga basic certificate is Pueblo Community College. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at Pueblo Community College. About 19% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Los Angeles Mission College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at Los Angeles Mission College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Culinary Tech Center comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cooking & related culinary arts. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at Culinary Tech Center awarded 46 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate 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 41 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Yavapai College. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 people received their basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts from Yavapai College. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
Riverside City College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at Riverside City College awarded 37 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Francis Tuttle Technology Center. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 people received their basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts from Francis Tuttle Technology Center. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate 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 29 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Metro Technology Centers comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cooking & related culinary arts. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 people received their basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts from Metro Technology Centers. About 68% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Central New Mexico Community College. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at CNM. Of these students, 41% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Remington College - Memphis Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at Remington College - Memphis Campus. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Meridian Technology Center is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts from Meridian Technology Center. Of these students, 58% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grossmont College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at Grossmont College. Of these students, 47% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts from KTC McAlester. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Rappahannock Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at Rappahannock Community College awarded 20 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southwestern College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at SWC Chula Vista. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Pickens Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking & related culinary arts majors at Pickens Technical College. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Cabrillo College. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their basic certificate in general cooking & related culinary arts from Cabrillo College. Of these students, 86% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general cooking & related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Madison Area Technical College. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,304 per year. The general cooking & related culinary arts program at Madison Area Technical College awarded 15 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% 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 basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chef Training | 2,329 |
| Baking & Pastry Arts | 1,243 |
| Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant | 638 |
| Restaurant & Catering Management | 582 |
| Institutional Food Workers | 128 |
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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