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#1

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

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Annually, Johnson & Wales University-Providence grants about 87 degrees to those majoring in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

87

SAT Score

920–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$51,174

#2

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

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA

Every year, Nicholls State University awards about 132 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,010–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$49,545

#3

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

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY

Every year, Culinary Institute of America grants around 242 degrees to those studying Restaurant/Food Services Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

930–1,170

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#4

#4 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

770–1,020

Median Starting Salary

$46,298

#5

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

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Every year, the College of the Ozarks awards around 19 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,040–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$49,564

#6

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

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Delhi, NY

Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi grants about 137 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

920–1,160

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#7

#7 Best College for Culinary Arts/Chef Training 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 Environmental Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

920–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$54,585

#8

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

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

At Southern New Hampshire University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

870–1,060

Median Starting Salary

$48,532

#9

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

National Louis University
Chicago, IL

Every year, National Louis University grants around 259 degrees to those majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

850–930

Median Starting Salary

$48,210

#10

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

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

At Henry Ford College, only one major is offered: Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Typically, 7 students are awarded a degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training every year. view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#11

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

Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Each year, Walnut Hill College awards about 8 degrees to students majoring in Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
177
Female Students
89 (50%)
Male Students
88 (49%)

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