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Culinary Arts in North Carolina

Culinary Arts Schools in North Carolina

733 students earned Culinary Arts degrees in North Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Culinary Arts is the 11th most popular major out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 401
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 280
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 51
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 51
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 32.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 44.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts Grads in North Carolina

132,080 people in the state and 4,290,110 in the nation are employed in jobs related to culinary arts.

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Wages for Culinary Arts Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a culinary arts grad in the state is $29,070, compared to a typical salary of $33,210 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer culinary arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,262 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,348 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,013.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. 51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,895 after earning their degree at this institution.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,571 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,558 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,666.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,960 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,990.

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Nash Community College

Rocky Mount
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,874 Total Students

In their early career, Nash Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,516. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,452.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,986 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,877.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,270 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,419. 24% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,789 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,316 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,238 after earning their degree at this institution. 42% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Culinary Arts Careers in NC

Some of the careers culinary arts majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 16% $23,630
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 13% $31,850
Chefs and Head Cooks 13% $47,070
Bartenders 12% $19,980
Food Service Managers 11% $55,980
Bakers 11% $24,140
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks 10% $24,600
Butchers and Meat Cutters 10% $31,750
Slaughterers and Meat Packers 7% $28,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Cosmetology 2,549
Funeral & Mortuary Science 141

View all majors related to Culinary Arts

View Nationwide Culinary Arts Report

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