2023 Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
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.
2023 Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
Check out the culinary arts associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New Jersey.
Top 10 Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools
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 large city of Jersey City, HCCC is a public college with a medium-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.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brookdale Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey 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.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Atlantic Cape Community College is a great place for culinary arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a public school 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.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Rowan College at Burlington County helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular culinary arts schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Mount Laurel, RCBC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 40% of the culinary arts majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastwick College - Hackensack. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Hackensack, Eastwick College - Hackensack is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 38% of the culinary arts majors at the school.
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Passaic County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for culinary arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Paterson, PCCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Mercer County Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. 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.
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Middlesex County College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the 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.
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Raritan Valley Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree culinary arts programs. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, RVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 2 students majoring in culinary arts at RVCC, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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County College of Morris did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for culinary arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. County College of Morris is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Randolph.
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Request InformationBest Culinary Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 234 |
| New York | 1,073 |
| Maryland | 73 |
| Delaware | 21 |
Majors Related to Culinary Arts
One of 4 majors within the area of study, culinary arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Culinary Arts
| 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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