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Culinary Arts in Minnesota

Culinary Arts Schools in Minnesota

91 Culinary Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Culinary Arts is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 45 majors commonly available.


 

Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 40
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 28
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 28
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 62.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts Grads in Minnesota

There are 84,480 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 Minnesota

In this state, culinary arts grads earn an average of $35,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,210.

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There are 9 colleges in Minnesota that offer culinary arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#1

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,083 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,495 a year. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,638 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,519 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
859 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,041 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,257 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. This public school has an average net price of $10,470.

#6

South Central College

North Mankato
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,511 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,059 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,438.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,986 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 49% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,842 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,281. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. 50% of the teachers are full time.

Culinary Arts Careers in MN

Some of the careers culinary arts majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Cooks 9% $33,040
Restaurant Cooks 7% $28,810
Butchers and Meat Cutters 7% $35,890
Food Service Managers 6% $57,410
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 6% $35,980
Chefs and Head Cooks 5% $48,580
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks 5% $32,220
Bakers 5% $29,380
Slaughterers and Meat Packers 2% $31,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Cosmetology 1,054
Funeral & Mortuary Science 18

View all majors related to Culinary Arts

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