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2023 Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey

13 Colleges
$25,593 Avg Salary
$17,005 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 110 degrees and certificates were awarded to culinary arts students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #110 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in New Jersey to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Culinary Arts program at each school on the list.

Check out the culinary arts associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New Jersey.

Our analysis found Hudson County Community College to be the most popular school for culinary arts students who want to pursue a associate degree in New Jersey. Located in the city of Jersey City, HCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 37 students majoring in culinary arts at HCCC, 54% are male and 46% are female.

The average amount in student loans that culinary arts majors at HCCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,292.

Full Culinary Arts at Hudson County Community College Report

Out of the 13 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Brookdale Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Brookdale Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Lincroft.

Women make up 40% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, culinary arts majors at Brookdale Community College accumulate an average of around $14,798 in student debt.

Read full report on Culinary Arts at Brookdale Community College

Out of the 13 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Atlantic Cape Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a public college with a small student population.

About 53% of the students majoring in culinary arts at the school are women while 47% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, culinary arts majors at Atlantic Cape Community College accumulate an average of around $12,357 in student debt.

Read full report on Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College

Out of the 13 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan College at Burlington County landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Mount Laurel, RCBC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 40% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eastwick College - Hackensack is a great place for culinary arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Hackensack, Eastwick College - Hackensack is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 38% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

Full Culinary Arts at Eastwick College - Hackensack Report

Passaic County Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the suburb of Paterson, PCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Read full report on Culinary Arts at Passaic County Community College

With a ranking of #7, Mercer County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for culinary arts students working on their associate degree. Mercer County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of West Windsor.

Women make up 80% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

Full Culinary Arts at Mercer County Community College Report

Middlesex County College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in culinary arts at the school are women while 50% are male.

Read full report on Culinary Arts at Middlesex County College

Raritan Valley Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, RVCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 2 students majoring in culinary arts at RVCC, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Full Culinary Arts at Raritan Valley Community College Report

#10

County College of Morris

Randolph, NJ

County College of Morris ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. County College of Morris is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Randolph.

Full Culinary Arts at County College of Morris Report

Best Culinary Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Culinary Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 234
New York 1,073
Maryland 73
Delaware 21

One of 4 majors within the area of study, culinary arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Cosmetology 107,895
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,354
Casino Operations and Services 192
Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Army Europe Images.

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