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Culinary Arts in Massachusetts

Culinary Arts Schools in Massachusetts

86 students earned Culinary Arts degrees in Massachusetts in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Culinary Arts is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 44 majors commonly available.


 

Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors in Massachusetts

Culinary Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 36
Associate Degree 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a culinary arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of culinary arts majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts Grads in Massachusetts

There are 95,480 people in the state and 4,290,110 people in the nation working in culinary arts jobs.

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Wages for Culinary Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

Culinary Arts grads earn an average of $37,300 in the state and $33,210 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Massachusetts that offer culinary arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,290 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,113 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,977 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $29,905 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,482 Total Students

A typical student attending Massasoit Community College will pay a net price of $8,126. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,603 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,277. In their early career, North Shore Community College grads earn an average salary of $39,822. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,975. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,738 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,604 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,393 a year.

Culinary Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers culinary arts majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 12% $30,720
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks 12% $36,200
Butchers and Meat Cutters 12% $39,200
Bakers 12% $30,550
Chefs and Head Cooks 10% $56,070
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 10% $39,810
Food Service Managers 10% $61,790
Private Cooks 6% $0
Bartenders 3% $25,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to culinary arts.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Cosmetology 1,771
Funeral & Mortuary Science 23
Other Personal & Culinary Services 6

View all majors related to Culinary Arts

View Nationwide Culinary Arts Report

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