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#1

#1 Best College for Culinary Science/Culinology 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

29

SAT Score

920–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$51,174
#2

#2 Best College for Culinary Science/Culinology in the U.S.

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Drexel University awards 469 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,250–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$48,610
#3

#3 Best College for Culinary Science/Culinology in the U.S.

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

Every year, Southwest Minnesota State University grants about 70 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

930–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$53,816
#4

#4 Best College for Culinary Science/Culinology in the U.S.

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

At Texas Woman's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, General, and General Studies. In fact, Texas Woman's University awards 474 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

950–1,160

Median Starting Salary

$49,619
#5

#5 Best College for Culinary Science/Culinology 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

1

SAT Score

890–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$51,586
#6

#6 Best College for Culinary Science/Culinology in the U.S.

University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA

Each year, the University of Holy Cross awards around 34 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$48,781
#7

#7 Best College for Culinary Science/Culinology 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

52

SAT Score

930–1,170

Median Starting Salary

$51,562
#8

#8 Best College for Culinary Science/Culinology in the U.S.

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

At Dominican University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Natural Sciences. In fact, Dominican University grants 36 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$49,868
#9

#9 Best College for Culinary Science/Culinology in the U.S.

Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA

Each year, Bastyr University grants around 14 degrees to those studying Psychology, Other, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Herbalism/Herbalist, Human Biology, and Nutrition Sciences....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

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Median Starting Salary

$47,666
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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.
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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%)

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