Culinary Arts Master’s Degrees
There are 556 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Culinary Arts. This degree is more popular with female students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 27.8% of Culinary Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Culinary Arts Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 24,487 degrees were awarded toCulinary Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Culinary Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 7,618 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8,114 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 451 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 8,060 |
Earnings of Culinary Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Culinary Arts of $29,033 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 Culinary Arts students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Culinary Arts. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Culinary Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 11.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 5.6% |
| International Students | 5 | 27.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 27.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Culinary Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 627 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Culinary Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Culinary Arts students seeking a master's degree is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,456 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,307 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. 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 #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 756 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 582 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. This school awarded 397 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. This school awarded 395 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. This school awarded 317 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 310 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Escuela Hotelera de San Juan is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 206 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Philip's College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Land College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. This school awarded 171 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 166 master's degrees in Culinary Arts 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 Inc is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Mission College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 157 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Culinary Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 149 master's degrees in Culinary Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Culinary Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in Culinary Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Culinary Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 11,194 |
| 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 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Culinary Arts that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 136,936 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 2,676 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 564 |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | 101 |
| CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES | — |
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.
