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Culinary Arts Master’s Degrees
There are 556 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Culinary Arts.
Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 24,487 people earned theirCulinary Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Culinary Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 7,618 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8,114 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 451 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 8,060 |
Earnings of Culinary Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Culinary Arts of $29,033 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,617 |
| 4 years | $29,033 |
| 5 years | $32,264 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Culinary Arts majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Culinary Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 627 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Culinary Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Culinary Arts students seeking a master's degree is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder. This school awarded 3,456 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,307 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute of America comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. This school awarded 756 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. This school awarded 582 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. This school awarded 317 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 310 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Escuela Hotelera de San Juan is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Philip's College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 187 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Land College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. This school awarded 178 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. This school awarded 171 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute Inc is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Mission College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 149 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 145 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Arts Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 11,194 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 5,539 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 4,165 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 1,343 |
| Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant | 1,052 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Culinary Arts that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 136,936 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 2,676 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 564 |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | 101 |
| CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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