Culinary Arts/Chef Training Schools in California
In 2022-2023, 217 students earned their Culinary Arts/Chef Training degrees in CA.
A Culinary Arts/Chef Training major is the 928th most popular major in this state.
Education Levels of Culinary Arts/Chef Training Majors in California
Culinary Arts/Chef Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 183 |
| Associate Degree | 21 |
| Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 13 |
| Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 13 |
Gender Distribution
In California, a culinary arts/chef training major is more popular with men than with women.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of culinary arts/chef training majors in California is as follows:
- Asian: 12.9%
- Black or African American: 5.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 45.2%
- White: 26.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
- Other Races: 5.5%
Jobs for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Grads in California
There are 284,180 people in the state and 2,452,840 people in the nation working in culinary arts/chef training jobs.
Wages for Culinary Arts/Chef Training Jobs in California
Culinary Arts/Chef Training grads earn an average of $37,230 in the state and $36,190 nationwide.
Most Popular Culinary Arts/Chef Training Programs in CA
Culinary Arts/Chef Training Careers in CA
Some of the careers culinary arts/chef training majors go into include:
| Job Title | CA Job Growth | CA Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Cooks | 18% | $29,130 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors | 14% | $32,590 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 14% | $46,360 |
| Private Cooks | 0% | $39,370 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to culinary arts/chef training.
| Major | Annual Graduates in CA |
|---|---|
| General Cooking & Culinary Arts | 324 |
| Restaurant & Catering Management | 84 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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