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Culinary Arts Schools in Colorado

2,756 students earned Culinary Arts degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Culinary Arts is the 35th most popular major out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors in Colorado

Culinary Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,001
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,001
Associate Degree 477
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 278
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 278
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 278

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a culinary arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of culinary arts majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 28.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 42.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 80,120 people employed in jobs related to a culinary arts degree, compared to 4,290,110 nationwide.

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Wages for Culinary Arts Jobs in Colorado

Culinary Arts grads earn an average of $34,770 in the state and $33,210 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Colorado that offer culinary arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

388 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,600 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. 94% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 97 to 1.

#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

The 9.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,315 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. In their early career, Colorado Mountain College grads earn an average salary of $33,300.

#4

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,519 after graduation. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,551 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $35,432 after graduation.

Culinary Arts Careers in CO

Some of the careers culinary arts majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 33% $28,460
Bartenders 28% $21,230
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 27% $37,840
Chefs and Head Cooks 25% $49,830
Professors 24% $55,920
Food Scientists and Technologists 23% $61,680
Bakers 22% $28,950
Butchers and Meat Cutters 16% $34,310
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks 16% $28,500
Wholesale and Retail Buyers 16% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to culinary arts.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Funeral & Mortuary Science 43
Cosmetology 15

View all majors related to Culinary Arts

View Nationwide Culinary Arts Report

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