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Culinary Arts Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 668 students earned their Culinary Arts degrees in IL.

A Culinary Arts major is the 102nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 259
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 259
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 259
Associate Degree 238
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 156
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 156
Bachelor’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.0%
  • White: 38.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Culinary Arts Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 156,470 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 Illinois

In this state, culinary arts grads earn an average of $30,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,210.

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

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.83 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $14,584.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,878 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,226 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,609. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,220 after earning their degree at this institution.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,569 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. A typical student attending COD will pay a net price of $6,382. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 29% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,901.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,087. Graduates earn an average $27,809 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,802 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid.

Culinary Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers culinary arts majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Restaurant Cooks 17% $27,350
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 14% $28,790
Chefs and Head Cooks 13% $49,070
Bakers 10% $24,760
Slaughterers and Meat Packers 9% $31,210
Food Scientists and Technologists 8% $84,280
Bartenders 6% $19,540
Butchers and Meat Cutters 6% $27,350
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks 5% $26,260
Wholesale and Retail Buyers -4% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Funeral & Mortuary Science 108
Cosmetology 19

View all majors related to Culinary Arts

View Nationwide Culinary Arts Report

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