Culinary Arts at Schenectady County Community College
If you plan to study Culinary Arts, you may want to check out the program at Schenectady County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Schenectady County Community College is in Schenectady, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 culinary arts degrees were awarded at Schenectady County Community College.
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Studying Online at Schenectady County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Schenectady County Community College. Of 3,490 students, 410 (12%) studied exclusively online and 858 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Culinary Arts Rankings at Schenectady County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Schenectady County Community College’s Culinary Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #59 of 310 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 295 |
Earnings for Culinary Arts Graduates from Schenectady County Community College
Those who finish Schenectady County Community College’s Culinary Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,628 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $29,809 |
| 4 years | $35,293 |
| 5 years | $36,504 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Culinary Arts graduates from Schenectady County Community College report median earnings of $35,293, compared with $35,981 for all Schenectady County Community College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Culinary Arts graduates at Schenectady County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Culinary Arts graduates at Schenectady County Community College are 55% women (16) and 45% men (13).
Culinary Arts Associate’s Program at Schenectady County Community College
Among the 23 associate’s culinary arts degrees awarded at Schenectady County Community College, 61% were women (14) and 39% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Schenectady County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Schenectady County Community College, lower than 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 Schenectady County Community College
This Culinary Arts program at Schenectady County Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chef Training | 27 |
| Restaurant & Catering Management | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Culinary Arts Graduates
Students who finish Culinary Arts program at Schenectady County Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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