Associate Degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Education Levels of Baking & Pastry Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,593 people earned their associate degree in baking & pastry arts. This earns it the #97 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in baking & pastry arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,384 |
| Associate Degree | 1,593 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,443 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 88 |
Earnings of Baking & Pastry Arts Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for baking & pastry arts majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for baking & pastry arts majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in baking & pastry arts. About 86.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 209 |
| Women | 1,384 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of baking & pastry arts associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 280 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 311 |
| White | 750 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 128 |
Most Popular Baking & Pastry Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Culinary Institute of America tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for baking & pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from The Culinary Institute of America. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for baking & pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate 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 $39,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,156 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from JWU Providence. Of these students, 92% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for baking & pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from JWU Charlotte. Of these students, 91% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Austin is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Escoffier - Austin. Of these students, 88% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College. Of these students, 83% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for baking & pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is ECPI University. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from ECPI University. About 83% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sullivan University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Sullivan University. Of these students, 92% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Niagara County Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Niagara County Community College. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for baking & pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Escoffier - Boulder. About 93% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Valencia College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 45,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Valencia College. Of these students, 83% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for baking & pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Kennedy-King College. Of these students, 93% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Culinary Institute Inc comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Culinary Institute LeNotre. Of these students, 83% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 100% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Seattle Central College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Seattle Central. Of these students, 58% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for baking & pastry arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Houston Community College. About 74% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Louis Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Saint Louis Community College. About 85% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baker College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,150 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Baker College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Monroe College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 6,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Monroe College. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Savannah Technical College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in baking & pastry arts. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in baking & pastry arts from Savannah Tech. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to baking & pastry arts that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chef Training | 3,952 |
| General Cooking & Culinary Arts | 828 |
| Restaurant & Catering Management | 545 |
| Other Culinary Arts | 62 |
| Institutional Food Workers | 37 |
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.
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