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Culinary Arts in Washington

Culinary Arts Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 354 students earned their Culinary Arts degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Culinary Arts is the 16th most popular major in the state.


 

Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 190
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 122
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 122
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37
Bachelor’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 17.8%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts Grads in Washington

There are 94,540 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 Washington

Culinary Arts grads earn an average of $36,700 in the state and $33,210 nationwide.

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

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,252. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Graduates earn an average $36,190 after graduation.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,799. 33% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public school has an average net price of $8,075. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,698 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,202 a year.

#7

Clark College

Vancouver
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,921 Total Students

In their early career, Clark College grads earn an average salary of $34,330. This public school has an average net price of $7,677. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,893 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. This public school has an average net price of $6,853.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,457 a year. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,215 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,549 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 52% get financial aid.

Culinary Arts Careers in WA

Some of the careers culinary arts majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 28% $31,950
Bartenders 25% $29,820
Chefs and Head Cooks 25% $56,450
Food Service Managers 25% $72,250
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 24% $37,420
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks 18% $33,180
Bakers 11% $31,140
Cooks 10% $34,120
Private Cooks 8% $0
Butchers and Meat Cutters 4% $41,410
Slaughterers and Meat Packers 3% $32,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Cosmetology 2,041
Funeral & Mortuary Science 22

View all majors related to Culinary Arts

View Nationwide Culinary Arts Report

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