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Associate Degrees in Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management/Manager

627 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 109 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 51% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.3% of restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager Majors

In 2020-2021, 627 earned their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. This makes it the 56th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 627
Basic Certificate 531
Undergraduate Certificate 124
Bachelor’s Degree 98

Earnings of Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. About 59.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 255
Women 372
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The racial-ethnic distribution of restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 29
Black or African American 104
Hispanic or Latino 155
White 250
International Students 33
Other Races/Ethnicities 56
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There are 109 colleges that offer an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
64 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from MDC. Of these students, 55% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
39 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 associate degrees were handed out to restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors at FSCJ. Of these students, 51% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
31 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Anne Arundel Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from AACC. Of these students, 55% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
30 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Valencia College. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from Valencia College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#5

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
25 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeast Community College Area comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager program at Southeast Community College Area awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Kingsborough Community College

Brooklyn, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kingsborough Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager program at Kingsborough Community College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Howard Community College

Columbia, Maryland
17 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Howard Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors at HCC. Of these students, 71% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

16 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hillsborough Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Roughly 19,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors at HCC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#8

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
16 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lane Community College. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from Lane Community College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#10

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
15 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Community College. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from Pima County Community College District. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#11

College of Lake County

Grayslake, Illinois
14 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Lake County is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors at College of Lake County. Of these students, 43% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Nassau Community College. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager program at Nassau Community College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

American River College

Sacramento, California
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is American River College. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors at American River. About 62% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Johnson County Community College. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors at JCCC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#13

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
13 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors at Central Community College. Of these students, 77% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Broward College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from BC. Of these students, 75% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Cerritos College

Norwalk, California
11 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cerritos College. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors at Cerritos College. About 36% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Daytona State College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager program at Daytona State College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, Florida
11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pensacola State College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors at Pensacola State. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

SUNY Westchester Community College

Valhalla, New York
11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Westchester Community College. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from SUNY Westchester Community College. Of these students, 55% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Chef Training 3,941
Baking & Pastry Arts 1,253
General Cooking & Culinary Arts 831
Other Culinary Arts 78
Institutional Food Workers 45

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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