Chef Training Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Chef Training is offered at 349 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Chef Training. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and60% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Chef Training graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Chef Training Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,194 people 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 (this page) | 3,030 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,543 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 183 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,406 |
Earnings of Chef Training Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Chef Training students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 56.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,321 |
| Women | 1,709 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chef Training graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,186 | 39.1% |
| Asian | 67 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 626 | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 812 | 26.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 140 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 121 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 34 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Chef Training Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 390 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Chef Training. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Chef Training students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder. This school awarded 1,922 undergraduate certificates 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.
Culinary Institute of America comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. This school awarded 444 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 406 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. This school awarded 284 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. 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 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 152 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona Culinary Institute comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. This school awarded 127 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 115 undergraduate certificates 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.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 114 undergraduate certificates 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.
Dallas College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. This school awarded 113 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. This school awarded 113 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Louisiana Community College is a popular choice for Chef Training majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 94 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chef Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chef Training. This school awarded 87 undergraduate certificates in Chef Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 84 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.