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Associate Degree in Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management/Manager

Associate Degrees in Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management/Manager

545 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 109 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.0% of restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 545 people earned their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. This earns it the #154 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 545
Basic Certificate 525
Undergraduate Certificate 134
Bachelor’s Degree 84
Master’s Degree 3

Earnings of Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. About 63.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 200
Women 345
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The racial-ethnic distribution of restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 28
Black or African American 106
Hispanic or Latino 134
White 197
International Students 27
Other Races/Ethnicities 53
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There are 109 colleges that offer an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
64 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from MDC. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#2

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
39 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Florida State College at Jacksonville. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from FSCJ. Of these students, 89% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
31 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Anne Arundel Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from AACC. About 50% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
30 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valencia College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from Valencia College. Of these students, 67% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
25 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southeast Community College Area. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from Southeast Community College. About 91% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Kingsborough Community College

Brooklyn, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kingsborough Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from KCC. Of these students, 68% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Howard Community College

Columbia, Maryland
17 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Howard Community College. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from HCC. Of these students, 81% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hillsborough Community College. Roughly 19,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from HCC. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#11

College of Lake County

Grayslake, Illinois
14 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Lake County comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from College of Lake County. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#11

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nassau Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from Nassau Community College. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
13 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

Central Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from Central Community College.

#13

American River College

Sacramento, California
13 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American River College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from American River. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#13

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
13 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johnson County Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from JCCC. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from BC. About 75% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

SUNY Westchester Community College

Valhalla, New York
11 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Westchester Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from SUNY Westchester Community College. Of these students, 27% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Remington College - Memphis Campus

Memphis, Tennessee
11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Remington College - Memphis Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from Remington College - Memphis Campus. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Cerritos College

Norwalk, California
11 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Cerritos College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from Cerritos College. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager majors who are seeking their associate degree is Daytona State College. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager from Daytona State College. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Chef Training 3,952
Baking & Pastry Arts 1,593
General Cooking & Culinary Arts 828
Other Culinary Arts 62
Institutional Food Workers 37

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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