Chef Training Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Chef Training is offered at 349 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Chef Training. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.3% of Chef Training graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Chef Training Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,194 students earned theirChef Training majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Chef Training at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3,030 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,543 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 183 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,406 |
Earnings of Chef Training Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Chef Training 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)
The data on debt ranges for Chef Training majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 52.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,148 |
| Women | 2,395 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chef Training graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,889 | 41.6% |
| Asian | 179 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 782 | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,116 | 24.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 182 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 191 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 149 | 3.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.3% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Chef Training Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 390 colleges that offer a associate degree in Chef Training. 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 Chef Training majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,922 people received their associate degree in Chef Training from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute of America comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 444 people received their associate degree in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 406 people received their associate degree in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Chef Training. This school awarded 284 associate degrees in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 229 associate degrees in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Land College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Chef Training. This school awarded 178 associate degrees in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 170 associate degrees in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their associate degree in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona Culinary Institute comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their associate degree in Chef Training from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their associate degree in Chef Training from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in Chef Training 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 Chef Training majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 113 associate degrees in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texarkana College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Chef Training. This school awarded 113 associate degrees in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Louisiana Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in Chef Training from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SOWELA Technical Community College is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lee College is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 94 associate degrees in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in Chef Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Chef Training. This school awarded 91 associate degrees in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in Chef Training from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Guilford Technical Community College is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 84 associate degrees in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Chef Training that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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