Bachelor’s Degrees in Culinary Arts
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Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors
In 2020-2021, 433 bachelor's degrees were awarded to culinary arts majors. This makes it the 216th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in culinary arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 7,225 |
| Associate Degree | 6,800 |
| Basic Certificate | 5,326 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 433 |
| Master’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of Culinary Arts Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in culinary arts is $30,833. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,105 and the high is $34,229.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in culinary arts is $33,317. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,077 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $27,000.
The median monthly payment of a culinary arts graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $399.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in culinary arts. About 60.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 172 |
| Women | 261 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of culinary arts bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 207 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Culinary Arts Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for culinary arts students seekinga bachelor's degree is Johnson & Wales University - Providence. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,706 per year. The culinary arts program at Johnson & Wales University - Providence awarded 107 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Culinary Institute of America is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in culinary arts. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 bachelor's degrees were handed out to culinary arts majors at The Culinary Institute of America. About 48% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for culinary arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Universidad del Este. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in culinary arts from UNE. Of these students, 63% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nicholls State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in culinary arts. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,922 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,686 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 bachelor's degrees were handed out to culinary arts majors at Nicholls State University. About 55% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for culinary arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Delhi. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The culinary arts program at SUNY Delhi awarded 16 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mississippi University for Women comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in culinary arts. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,656 per year. The culinary arts program at Mississippi University for Women awarded 15 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in culinary arts. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,114 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to culinary arts majors at Paul Smith's College. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in culinary arts. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in culinary arts from The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in culinary arts. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The culinary arts program at The Art Institute of Virginia Beach awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Woman's University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in culinary arts. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in culinary arts from TWU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for culinary arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is National Louis University. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in culinary arts from NLU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for culinary arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. The culinary arts program at Drexel University awarded 9 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Art Institute of San Antonio comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in culinary arts. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to culinary arts majors at Ai San Antonio. About 44% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Art Institute of Houston is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in culinary arts. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in culinary arts from Ai Houston. About 57% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for culinary arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The Art Institute of Atlanta. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The culinary arts program at The Art Institute of Atlanta awarded 7 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
SUNY Cobleskill comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in culinary arts. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The culinary arts program at SUNY Cobleskill awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Roosevelt University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in culinary arts. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,493 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,275 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to culinary arts majors at Roosevelt. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Art Institute of Dallas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in culinary arts. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. The culinary arts program at The Art Institute of Dallas awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for culinary arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,351 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in culinary arts from ENMU - Main Campus. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in culinary arts. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,580 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to culinary arts majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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