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About Culinary Science/Culinology

A program that focuses on the blending of food science and the culinary arts and that prepares individuals to work as research chefs and related research and development positions in the food industry. Includes instruction in culinary arts, food chemistry, food safety and quality, food processing, nutrition, and business management.

Of the 102 Culinary Science/Culinology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 42% percent of whom are men and the other 58% percent are women. Did you know that New York has more students graduating with a degree in Culinary Science/Culinology than any other state? In fact, New York awarded 52 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Culinary Science/Culinology is $33,600.

Popularity of Culinary Science/Culinology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Culinary Science/Culinology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Culinary Science/Culinology majors is Food Scientists and Technologists. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Culinary Science/Culinology can prepare you for is Food Service Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Culinary Science/Culinology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Culinary Science/Culinology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
102
Female Students
59 (57%)
Male Students
43 (42%)
White (50, 49%)
U.S. Nonresident (15, 15%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (9, 9%)
Asian (7, 7%)
Hispanic or Latino (7, 7%)
Two or more races (7, 7%)
Black or African American (5, 5%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, 1%)

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