Culinary Arts Associate Degrees
There are 556 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Culinary Arts. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.9% of Culinary Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 24,487 students earned theirCulinary Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Culinary Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 7,618 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 8,114 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 451 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,060 |
Earnings of Culinary Arts Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Culinary Arts of $29,033 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,617 |
| 4 years | $29,033 |
| 5 years | $32,264 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Culinary Arts. About 62.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,085 |
| Women | 5,029 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Culinary Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,322 | 40.9% |
| Asian | 374 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,600 | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,801 | 22.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 359 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 307 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 236 | 2.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Culinary Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 627 colleges that offer a associate degree in Culinary Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 3,456 associate degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,307 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute of America is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 756 associate degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 582 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 397 associate degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Culinary Arts. This school awarded 310 associate degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Escuela Hotelera de San Juan is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 206 associate degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Philip's College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 187 associate degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Land College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute Inc comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Mission College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Culinary Arts. This school awarded 157 associate degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 149 associate degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their associate degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 11,194 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 5,539 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 4,165 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 1,343 |
| Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant | 1,052 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Culinary Arts that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 136,936 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 2,676 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 564 |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | 101 |
| CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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