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Culinary Arts in Pennsylvania

Culinary Arts Schools in Pennsylvania

582 students earned Culinary Arts degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Culinary Arts is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 51 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 259
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 222
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 222
Bachelor’s Degree 53
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 171,760 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 Pennsylvania

Culinary Arts grads earn an average of $31,540 in the state and $33,210 nationwide.

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

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
245 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,996 Total Students

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $7,879. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,240 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,861. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
89 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $11,446. In their early career, CTI grads earn an average salary of $21,970.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
446 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,437 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at YTI will pay a net price of $12,716. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. 52% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

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Lackawanna College

Scranton
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,916 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,122. In their early career, Lackawanna College grads earn an average salary of $31,568.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,298 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,182 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,023 Total Students

A typical student attending HACC will pay a net price of $11,036. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Culinary Arts Careers in PA

Some of the careers culinary arts majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Slaughterers and Meat Packers 12% $30,550
Restaurant Cooks 12% $25,290
Chefs and Head Cooks 9% $57,500
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 9% $35,040
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks 7% $28,350
Cooks 7% $25,560
Food Service Managers 7% $61,440
Butchers and Meat Cutters 5% $31,690
Bakers 4% $25,150
Bartenders 3% $20,270
Private Cooks 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Cosmetology 3,378
Funeral & Mortuary Science 194

View all majors related to Culinary Arts

View Nationwide Culinary Arts Report

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