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Culinary Arts in Florida

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Culinary Arts Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 1,298 students earned their Culinary Arts degrees in FL.

In terms of popularity, Culinary Arts is the 111th most popular major in the state out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 532
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 532
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 532
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 468
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 468
Associate Degree 294
Bachelor’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.5%
  • White: 32.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts Grads in Florida

There are 303,000 people in the state and 4,290,110 people in the nation working in culinary arts jobs.

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Wages for Culinary Arts Jobs in Florida

In this state, culinary arts grads earn an average of $28,110. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,210.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer culinary arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 22% of the teachers are full time.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

#3

Valencia College

Orlando
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
45,949 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,785 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,354.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,129. 37% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
934 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,208. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,984 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,532 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. A typical student attending HCC will pay a net price of $2,949. 72% of students get financical aid.

#7

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

A typical student attending BC will pay a net price of $12,351. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

#8

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,728 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Daytona State College will pay a net price of $8,866.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,226 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. A typical student attending Pensacola State will pay a net price of $3,062. Graduates earn an average $27,502 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,004 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,013 after earning their degree at this institution. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Culinary Arts Careers in FL

Some of the careers culinary arts majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 21% $26,960
Food Service Managers 19% $53,050
Bakers 19% $26,110
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks 18% $26,480
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 18% $34,510
Chefs and Head Cooks 17% $48,710
Professors 16% $59,460
Butchers and Meat Cutters 16% $30,750
Bartenders 15% $19,540
Food Scientists and Technologists 14% $83,210
Private Cooks 13% $0
Wholesale and Retail Buyers 13% $0
Cooks 12% $25,980
Slaughterers and Meat Packers 11% $26,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Funeral & Mortuary Science 73

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