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Baking & Pastry Arts Associate Degrees

A associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts is offered at 185 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts.

Education Levels of Baking & Pastry Arts Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 5,539 students earned theirBaking & Pastry Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Baking & Pastry Arts at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 2,017
Associate’s Degree (this page) 2,032
Bachelor’s Degree 76
Master’s Degree 1,354

Earnings of Baking & Pastry Arts Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts of $29,033 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

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)

The data on debt ranges for Baking & Pastry Arts majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.

There are 209 colleges that offer a associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:

The most popular school in the United States for Baking & Pastry Arts students seeking a associate degree is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,355 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#2

NUC University

Bayamon, PR

NUC University is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 489 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Culinary Institute of America comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Valencia College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. This school awarded 213 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Johnson & Wales University-Providence comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Institute of Culinary Education is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#7

St Philip's College

San Antonio, TX

St Philip's College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#8

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Houston Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry 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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. This school awarded 70 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry 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.

#12

IVAEM College

Caguas, PR

IVAEM College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Niagara County Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Institute of Culinary Education is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, LA

Nunez Community College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA

Seattle Central College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Culinary Institute Inc

Houston, TX

Culinary Institute Inc comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Dallas College

Dallas, TX

Dallas College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry 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.

Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for Baking & Pastry Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 44 associate degrees in Baking & Pastry 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.

Below are some popular majors similar to Baking & Pastry Arts that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 11,194
Culinary Arts and Related Services 4,165
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 1,343
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant 1,052
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other 333

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.

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