Culinary Arts Schools in Colorado
In 2018-2019, 1,642 students earned their Culinary Arts degrees in CO.
A Culinary Arts major is the 15th most popular major in this state.
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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 |
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Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 955 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 955 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 325 |
Associate’s Degree | 321 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 41 |
Gender Distribution
In Colorado, a culinary arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of culinary arts majors in Colorado is as follows:
- Asian: 2.3%
- Black or African American: 21.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 16.9%
- White: 46.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
- Other Races: 11.8%

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.

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

Most Popular Culinary Arts Programs in CO
There are 9 colleges in Colorado that offer culinary arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:
The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid.
An average student at JWU Denver will pay a net price of $24,894. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $23,800 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,842. Graduates earn an average $20,100 after graduation. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
This public school has an average net price of $6,690. 18% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,200 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.
93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 52% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,840.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,400 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,344.
Culinary Arts Careers in CO
Some of the careers culinary arts majors go into include:
Job Title | CO Job Growth | CO Median Salary |
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Restaurant Cooks | 33% | $28,460 |
Bartenders | 28% | $21,230 |
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors | 27% | $37,840 |
Chefs and Head Cooks | 24% | $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 |
Related Majors in Colorado
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to culinary arts.
Major | Annual Graduates in CO |
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Cosmetology | 2,420 |
Funeral & Mortuary Science | 33 |
Other Personal & Culinary Services | 14 |
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References
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