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#1 #1 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,407 Median Starting Salary $44,284
#2 #2 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,385 Median Starting Salary $46,585
#3 #3 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla grants around 63 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,909 Median Starting Salary $45,889
#4 #4 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S. Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $14,345 Median Starting Salary $52,738
#5 #5 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Each year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon grants about 45 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,003 Median Starting Salary $45,665
#6 #6 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, the most popular majors students study are Hotel/Motel Administration/Management, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 770–1,020 Est. Net Price * $8,132 Median Starting Salary $46,298
#7 #7 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT Every year, The University of Montana grants around 91 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,775 Median Starting Salary $48,942
#8 #8 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo, PR Annually, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo awards around 51 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Social Work, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,934 Median Starting Salary $46,628
#9 #9 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 53 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,320 Est. Net Price * $9,985 Median Starting Salary $48,959
#10 #10 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder Boulder, CO At Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder, only three majors are offered: Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Restaurant,......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1801 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,554 Median Starting Salary $51,562
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas, the most popular...view more	100	66%	33	--	$7,407	$44,284
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, the most popular majors...view more	98	70%	20	--	$8,385	$46,585
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla grants around...view more	90	47%	22	--	$7,909	$45,889
Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	84	68%	5	1,010 – 1,230	$14,345	$52,738
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Each year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon grants about 45...view more	81	36%	12	--	$9,003	$45,665
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, the most popular...view more	62	97%	3	770 – 1,020	$8,132	$46,298
The University of Montana Missoula, MT Every year, The University of Montana grants around 91 degrees to those...view more	55	96%	6	1,140 – 1,310	$17,775	$48,942
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo, PR Annually, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo awards around 51...view more	46	36%	5	--	$8,934	$46,628
University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 53 degrees to...view more	33	65%	2	1,010 – 1,320	$9,985	$48,959
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder Boulder, CO view more	N/A	--	1801	--	$11,554	$51,562

About Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Culinary Arts/Chef Training programs prepare individuals to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking of foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, the management of food supplies and kitchen resources, aesthetics of food presentation, and familiarity or mastery of a wide variety of cuisines and culinary techniques.

While Culinary Arts/Chef Training offers 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 Culinary Arts/Chef Training all around the US, though the major at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level has the most graduates in Colorado. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training is $33,600.

Popularity of Culinary Arts/Chef Training Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Culinary Arts/Chef Training degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Culinary Arts/Chef Training, include Cooks, Restaurant and Chefs and Head Cooks, both of which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are positions that pay more, like Chefs and Head Cooks. the most available position for Culinary Arts/Chef Training majors is First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Culinary Arts/Chef Training majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Chefs and Head Cooks	$58,920	4,510	35,752	37,638	5%
Cooks, Private Household	$42,590	864	6,120	5,778	-6%
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$38,520	51,569	333,524	349,931	5%
Cooks, All Other	$35,920	558	3,636	3,744	3%
Cooks, Restaurant	$35,780	45,432	245,016	295,002	20%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Culinary Arts/Chef Training majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

3,664

Female Students

2,135 (58%)

Male Students

1,529 (41%)

White (1,321, 36%)

Black or African American (1,016, 28%)

Hispanic or Latino (582, 16%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (433, 12%)

Two or more races (178, 5%)

Asian (73, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (24, 1%)

U.S. Nonresident (21, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (16, <1%)

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Culinary Arts/Chef Training

#1 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S.

66%

33

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$7,407

$44,284

#2 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S.

70%

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$8,385

$46,585

#3 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S.

47%

22

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$7,909

$45,889

#4 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S.

68%

5

1,010–1,230

$14,345

$52,738

#5 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S.

36%

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$9,003

$45,665

#6 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S.

97%

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770–1,020

$8,132

$46,298

#7 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S.

96%

6

1,140–1,310

$17,775

$48,942

#8 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S.

36%

5

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$8,934

$46,628

#9 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S.

65%

2

1,010–1,320

$9,985

$48,959

#10 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training in the U.S.

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1801

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$11,554

$51,562

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Top Paying Careers

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