Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

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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

Johnson & Wales University-Providence is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

59

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$32,801

Median Starting Salary

$51,174

#2

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

Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$30,766

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#3

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

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths, NY

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

920–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$25,056

Median Starting Salary

$54,585

#4

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

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY

In general, Culinary Institute of America is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,000–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$33,499

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 Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Rhode Island. 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.
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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.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
94
Female Students
85 (90%)
Male Students
9 (9%)

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