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#1

#1 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY

Generally, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

920–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$17,602

Median Starting Salary

$52,329

#2

#2 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Remington College-Memphis Campus
Memphis, TN

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$24,790

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#3

#3 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,256

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#4

#4 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,073

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#5

#5 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,482

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#6

#6 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,478

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#7

#7 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Jna Institute of Culinary Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,559

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#8

#8 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Generally, SUNY Morrisville is a non selective school. Approximately 3,600 applications are received by the...

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

880–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$16,070

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#9

#9 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

In general, Ferris State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

920–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$13,978

Median Starting Salary

$50,640

#10

#10 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,789

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#11

#11 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Boulder, CO

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,756

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#12

#12 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

990–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,361

Median Starting Salary

$48,942

#13

#13 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

American River College
Sacramento, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,730

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#14

#14 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$2,341

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#15

#15 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,330

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#16

#16 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$3,523

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#17

#17 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,952

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#18

#18 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$3,628

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#19

#19 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

The Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$31,391

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#20

#20 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,778

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#21

#21 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,733

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#22

#22 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,421

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#23

#23 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,575

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#24

#24 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$3,812

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#25

#25 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Baker College
Owosso, MI

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,719

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#26

#26 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,768

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#27

#27 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,674

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#28

#28 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,092

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#29

#29 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,725

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#30

#30 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

SUNY Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,714

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#31

#31 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$15,252

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#32

#32 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Laney College
Oakland, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$17,053

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#33

#33 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$3,305

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#34

#34 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,169

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#35

#35 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$1,711

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#36

#36 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

South Seattle College
Seattle, WA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,594

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#37

#37 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,322

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#38

#38 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,787

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#39

#39 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,316

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#40

#40 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,504

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#41

#41 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,740

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#42

#42 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,089

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#43

#43 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$4,742

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#44

#44 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Culinary Institute Inc
Houston, TX

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$31,817

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#45

#45 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

St Philip's College
San Antonio, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,219

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#46

#46 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,800

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#47

#47 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,249

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#48

#48 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,569

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#49

#49 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,261

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#50

#50 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,243

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#51

#51 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,336

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#52

#52 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha, NE

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$4,786

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#53

#53 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,525

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#54

#54 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,019

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#55

#55 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$4,862

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#56

#56 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,357

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#57

#57 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,567

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#58

#58 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg, WV

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$4,219

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#59

#59 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,882

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#60

#60 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,966

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#61

#61 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,390

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#62

#62 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,493

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#63

#63 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,041

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#64

#64 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

The College of the Florida Keys
Key West, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$15,980

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#65

#65 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,758

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#66

#66 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,250

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#67

#67 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,297

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#68

#68 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Minnesota North College
Hibbing, MN

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,537

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#69

#69 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,082

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#70

#70 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Mission College
Santa Clara, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,395

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#71

#71 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$3,968

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#72

#72 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$1,644

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#73

#73 Best College for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager in the U.S.

College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,185

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager programs prepare individuals to plan, supervise, and manage food and beverage preparation and service operations, restaurant facilities, and catering services. Includes instruction in food/beverage industry operations, cost control, purchasing and storage, business administration, logistics, personnel management, culinary arts, restaurant and menu planning, executive chef functions, event planning and management, health and safety, insurance, and applicable law and regulations.

Florida grants the most Associates degrees in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager of all US states with 159 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager can expect about 64% percent of their classmates to be women and 36% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Associates degree. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager is $33,600.

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Careers

For Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager majors, some of the most in demand careers include First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Food Service Managers and Chefs and Head Cooks. Not only that, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager graduates may find a high salary job, such as Chefs and Head Cooks or Cooks, Private Household.

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These are the highest paying careers for Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
569
Female Students
364 (63%)
Male Students
205 (36%)

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