Culinary Arts at Southwestern Oregon Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Culinary Arts, consider the program at Southwestern Oregon Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Oregon Community College is in Coos Bay, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 culinary arts degrees were awarded at Southwestern Oregon Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Many students take online classes at Southwestern Oregon Community College. Of 1,551 students, 496 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 654 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Culinary Arts Rankings at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Culinary Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 55 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #35 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 310 |
Earnings for Culinary Arts Graduates from Southwestern Oregon Community College
Students who complete Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Culinary Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,482 |
| 2 years | $22,932 |
| 3 years | $27,520 |
| 4 years | $28,818 |
| 5 years | $30,772 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Culinary Arts graduates from Southwestern Oregon Community College earn a median of $28,818, compared with $39,619 for all Southwestern Oregon Community College graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Culinary Arts graduates from Southwestern Oregon Community College comes in at $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Culinary Arts graduates at Southwestern Oregon Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Culinary Arts graduates at Southwestern Oregon Community College are 55% women (22) and 45% men (18).
Culinary Arts Associate’s Program at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Among the 22 associate’s culinary arts graduates at Southwestern Oregon Community College, 55% were women (12) and 45% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Oregon Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Oregon Community College, below 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 Southwestern Oregon Community College
The Culinary Arts program at Southwestern Oregon Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Baking & Pastry Arts | 19 |
| Chef Training | 19 |
| Restaurant & Catering Management | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Culinary Arts Graduates
Those who complete Culinary Arts program at Southwestern Oregon Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Culinary Arts graduates, 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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