Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef programs prepare individuals to serve as professional bakers and pastry specialists in restaurants or other commercial baking establishments. Includes instruction in bread and pastry making, bread and pastry handling and storage, cake and pastry decorating, baking industry operations, product packaging and marketing operations, and counter display and service.

While Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef has degrees up to the Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years, the majority of students study towards a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. Students major in Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef all over the country, though the major at the Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years level has the most graduates in Pennsylvania. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef is $33,600.