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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 106 degrees to those majoring in Foodservice Systems Administration/Management, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

980–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$33,480

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, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. In fact, Drexel University awards 578 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$42,342

Median Starting Salary

$48,610

#3

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

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 326 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,090–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$16,480

Median Starting Salary

$47,831

#4

#4 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

Est. Net Price *

$14,476

Median Starting Salary

$48,781

#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 51 degrees to students majoring in Foodservice Systems Administration/Management, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

910–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$29,481

Median Starting Salary

$51,586

#6

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

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

Every year, Southwest Minnesota State University grants about 81 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$14,839

Median Starting Salary

$53,816

#7

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

Life University
Marietta, GA

At Life University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Exercise Physiology, and General Studies. In fact, Life University grants 52 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$30,403

Median Starting Salary

$50,137

#8

#8 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 207 degrees to those studying Restaurant/Food Services Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

970–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$36,015

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#9

#9 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, General Studies, Education, and General. In fact, Texas Woman's University awards 470 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$10,763

Median Starting Salary

$49,619

#10

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

Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA

Each year, Bastyr University grants around 10 degrees to those studying Nutrition Sciences, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, Other, Herbalism/Herbalist, and Culinary Science/Culinology....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$47,666

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

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 88 Culinary Science/Culinology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 48% percent of whom are men and the other 52% 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 41 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
88
Female Students
46 (52%)
Male Students
42 (47%)

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