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#1 #1 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Annually, Johnson & Wales University-Providence grants about 77 degrees to those majoring in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 133 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,174
#2 #2 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Charlotte, NC Each year, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte grants around 36 degrees to students majoring in Foodservice Systems Administration/Management, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 81 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,586
#3 #3 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. National Louis University Chicago, IL Every year, National Louis University grants around 122 degrees to those majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $48,210
#4 #4 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY At Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Natural Resources Management and Policy, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Forest Management/Forest Resources Management....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 920–1,100 Median Starting Salary $54,585
#5 #5 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Annually, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus awards about 115 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,154
#6 #6 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Monroe College Bronx, NY Each year, Monroe College grants about 131 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#7 #7 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO At Colorado Mesa University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,275
#8 #8 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred grants about 37 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,562
#9 #9 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Annually, Pennsylvania College of Technology awards about 55 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,562
#10 #10 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi grants about 129 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,562
#11 #11 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $51,562
#12 #12 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Navajo Technical University Crownpoint, NM Each year, Navajo Technical University awards about 10 degrees to students majoring in Information Technology, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#13 #13 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA Every year, ECPI University awards around 367 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#14 #14 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 140 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,562
#15 #15 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Every year, Culinary Institute of America grants around 215 degrees to those studying Restaurant/Food Services Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 211 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,562
#16 #16 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 379 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#17 #17 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin Austin, TX At Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin, only two majors are offered: Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#18 #18 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Walnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA Each year, Walnut Hill College awards about 15 degrees to students majoring in Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#19 #19 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Culinary Institute Inc Houston, TX At Culinary Institute Inc, only three majors are offered: Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Restaurant, Culinary, and and......view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#20 #20 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute Miami, FL At Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute, only two majors are offered: Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#21 #21 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Seattle Central College Seattle, WA At Seattle Central College, only two majors are offered: Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#22 #22 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Sullivan University Louisville, KY At Sullivan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,080–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,562
#23 #23 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Valencia College Orlando, FL At Valencia College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Information Technology. In fact, Valencia College grants 466 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#24 #24 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL At City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#25 #25 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#26 #26 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Houston Community College Houston, TX Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#27 #27 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY At Niagara County Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#28 #28 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC At Horry-Georgetown Technical College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#29 #29 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA Each year, Clover Park Technical College grants around 7 degrees to those studying Operations Management and Supervision, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#30 #30 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Savannah Technical College Savannah, GA Every year, Savannah Technical College awards about 10 degrees to those majoring in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#31 #31 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood, PA At Westmoreland County Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#32 #32 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. South Texas College McAllen, TX At South Texas College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#33 #33 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay, OR At Southwestern Oregon Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#34 #34 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Trident Technical College Charleston, SC At Trident Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#35 #35 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, NC Every year, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College grants about 286 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#36 #36 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Macomb Community College Warren, MI Every year, Macomb Community College grants about 789 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#37 #37 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. White Mountains Community College Berlin, NH At White Mountains Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#38 #38 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#39 #39 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX At Collin County Community College District, only two majors are offered: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#40 #40 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH At Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, only two majors are offered: Surveying Technology/Surveying, and Food Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#41 #41 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ Annually, Atlantic Cape Community College awards about 107 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#42 #42 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC Annually, Central Piedmont Community College grants about 1341 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#43 #43 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC Annually, Wilkes Community College awards around 189 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#44 #44 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID At the College of Southern Idaho, only one major is offered: Food Technology and Processing. Usually, 2 students receive a degree in Food Technology and Processing annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#45 #45 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Dallas College Dallas, TX At Dallas College, only one major is offered: Early Childhood Education and Teaching. Usually, 84 students are awarded a degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#46 #46 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC At Wake Technical Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Information Technology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#47 #47 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ Annually, Passaic County Community College awards about 210 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#48 #48 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI At Waukesha County Technical College, only two majors are offered: Tool and Die Technology/Technician, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#49 #49 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA At Lake Washington Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#50 #50 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ Annually, Hudson County Community College awards around 231 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#51 #51 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort, SC Each year, Technical College of the Lowcountry grants around 58 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#52 #52 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX At Del Mar College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 14 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#53 #53 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Lackawanna College Scranton, PA At Lackawanna College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#54 #54 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Renton Technical College Renton, WA At Renton Technical College, only two majors are offered: Information Technology, System, Networking, and and Lan/Wan Management/Manager....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#55 #55 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. St Philip's College San Antonio, TX At St Philip's College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Instrumentation Technology/Technician. In fact, St Philip's College awards 574 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#56 #56 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH At Sinclair Community College, only one major is offered: Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#57 #57 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Frederick Community College Frederick, MD At Frederick Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Science Technologies/Technicians, Other, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#58 #58 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA Annually, Bunker Hill Community College grants around 120 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#59 #59 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. El Paso Community College El Paso, TX Annually, El Paso Community College grants around 1489 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#60 #60 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA Each year, Montgomery County Community College grants about 234 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#61 #61 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX At Austin Community College District, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#62 #62 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Mott Community College Flint, MI At Mott Community College, only one major is offered: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Usually, 35 students are awarded a degree in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#63 #63 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. College of Lake County Grayslake, IL At the College of Lake County, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#64 #64 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC Annually, Cape Fear Community College grants around 791 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#65 #65 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Martinsburg, WV Each year, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College awards about 72 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#66 #66 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL At Moraine Valley Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $51,562
#67 #67 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS At Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#68 #68 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Elgin Community College Elgin, IL At Elgin Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#69 #69 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX At San Jacinto Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#70 #70 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI Each year, Milwaukee Area Technical College grants about 54 degrees to students majoring in Electrician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#71 #71 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Lakes Region Community College Laconia, NH Every year, Lakes Region Community College awards around 15 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#72 #72 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Robeson Community College Lumberton, NC Annually, Robeson Community College awards around 72 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#73 #73 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC At Sandhills Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#74 #74 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL Annually, the College of DuPage grants about 673 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#75 #75 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Clark College Vancouver, WA Each year, Clark College grants around 22 degrees to those studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#76 #76 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR At Central Oregon Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#77 #77 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA At Skagit Valley College, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Natural Resources/Conservation, General, and Health/Health Care......view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#78 #78 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL Every year, McHenry County College awards around 414 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#79 #79 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL Annually, Southwestern Illinois College grants around 423 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#80 #80 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Carteret Community College Morehead City, NC At Carteret Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#81 #81 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN Annually, Hennepin Technical College grants about 22 degrees to students majoring in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#82 #82 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke, PA At Luzerne County Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
#83 #83 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S. Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA Annually, Iowa Western Community College awards about 257 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,562
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About 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 Associates degree level has the most graduates in Colorado. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef is $33,600.

Popularity of Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, include Chefs and Head Cooks, which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are jobs that pay more, like Chefs and Head Cooks. The most in-demand position for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef majors is Bakers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef majors.

#1 Bakers
#2 Chefs and Head Cooks

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,593

Female Students

1,384 (86%)

Male Students

209 (13%)

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#2 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#3 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#4 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#5 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#6 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#7 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#8 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#9 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#10 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#11 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#12 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#13 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#14 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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#15 Best College for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef in the U.S.

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