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Basic Certificates in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts

822 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 78 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in general cooking and related culinary arts. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 60% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.5% of general cooking and related culinary arts graduates were international students.

In 2020-2021, 822 earned their basic certificate in general cooking and 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 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 basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for general cooking and 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 and related culinary arts. About 58.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 340
Women 482
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general cooking and related culinary arts basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 46
Black or African American 121
Hispanic or Latino 266
White 291
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 94
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There are 78 colleges that offer a basic certificate in general cooking and related culinary arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
73 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pueblo Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general cooking and related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at Pueblo Community College. Of these students, 38% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Los Angeles Mission College

Sylmar, California
47 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Los Angeles Mission College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Los Angeles Mission College awarded 47 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#3

Culinary Tech Center

New York, New York
46 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Culinary Tech Center comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Culinary Tech Center awarded 46 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

#4

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
41 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for general cooking and related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Pikes Peak Community College. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at PPCC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#5

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
39 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for general cooking and related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Yavapai College. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at Yavapai College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#6

Riverside City College

Riverside, California
37 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Riverside City College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Riverside City College awarded 37 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#7

Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
35 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Francis Tuttle Technology Center is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Francis Tuttle Technology Center awarded 35 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#8

Cerritos College

Norwalk, California
29 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cerritos College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates 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 29 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#8

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
29 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for general cooking and related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Metro Technology Centers. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Metro Technology Centers awarded 29 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
27 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for general cooking and related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Central New Mexico Community College. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Central New Mexico Community College awarded 27 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Remington College - Memphis Campus

Memphis, Tennessee
23 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Remington College - Memphis Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at Remington College - Memphis Campus. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#12

Grossmont College

El Cajon, California
22 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for general cooking and related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Grossmont College. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their basic certificate in general cooking and related culinary arts from Grossmont College. Of these students, 68% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Meridian Technology Center

Stillwater, Oklahoma
22 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Meridian Technology Center comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at Meridian Technology Center. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#12

Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester

McAlester, Oklahoma
22 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester awarded 22 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Rappahannock Community College

Glenns, Virginia
20 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rappahannock Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cooking and related culinary arts. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Rappahannock Community College awarded 20 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, California
19 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for general cooking and related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southwestern College. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at SWC Chula Vista. About 63% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Cabrillo College

Aptos, California
17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for general cooking and related culinary arts majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Cabrillo College. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Cabrillo College awarded 17 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#17

Pickens Technical College

Aurora, Colorado
17 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pickens Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The general cooking and related culinary arts program at Pickens Technical College awarded 17 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 24% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
16 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gateway Technical College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cooking and related culinary arts. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 basic certificates were handed out to general cooking and related culinary arts majors at Gateway Technical College. Of these students, 31% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

15 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Western Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate 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 15 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Chef Training 1,901
Baking & Pastry Arts 1,105
Food Preparation/Kitchen Assistant 648
Restaurant & Catering Management 531
Culinary Science/Culinology 102

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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