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Culinary Arts in Missouri

Culinary Arts Schools in Missouri

In 2021-2022, 130 students earned their Culinary Arts degrees in MO.

In this state, Culinary Arts is the 26th most popular major out of a total 46 majors commonly available.


 

Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 70
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 25
Bachelor’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 79.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts Grads in Missouri

There are 85,640 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 Missouri

Culinary Arts grads earn an average of $28,840 in the state and $33,210 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Missouri that offer culinary arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,506 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,710. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,910 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,657 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,782. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

#3

Jefferson College

Hillsboro
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,680 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,718. 100% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,479 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $35,092 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,306 a year.

Culinary Arts Careers in MO

Some of the careers culinary arts majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Slaughterers and Meat Packers 13% $29,060
Restaurant Cooks 12% $24,150
Cooks 11% $22,290
Private Cooks 10% $0
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 10% $31,210
Food Service Managers 9% $48,560
Bakers 9% $24,110
Chefs and Head Cooks 8% $49,250
Butchers and Meat Cutters 7% $32,890
Bartenders 3% $20,100
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks 2% $23,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Cosmetology 1,382
Funeral & Mortuary Science 26

View all majors related to Culinary Arts

View Nationwide Culinary Arts Report

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