Culinary Arts at East Central Community College
If you are interested in studying Culinary Arts, take a look at what East Central Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Central Community College is in Decatur, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 culinary arts graduations were recorded at East Central Community College.
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Online Class Availability at East Central Community College
Online coursework is an option at East Central Community College. Among 2,785 students, 1,110 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 909 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Culinary Arts Rankings at East Central Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how East Central Community College’s Culinary Arts program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Culinary Arts graduates at East Central Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Culinary Arts graduates at East Central Community College are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).
Culinary Arts Associate’s Program at East Central Community College
Of the 6 associate’s culinary arts degrees awarded at East Central Community College, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at East Central Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
Minority students account for 83% of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at East Central Community College, above the national average of 52%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Culinary Arts Concentrations at East Central Community College
The Culinary Arts program at East Central Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cooking & Culinary Arts | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Culinary Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Culinary Arts program at East Central Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Culinary Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,930 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $50,662 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $47,691 |
| Bakers | $41,467 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $41,438 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,104 |
| Cooks, All Other | $36,782 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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