Culinary Arts and Related Services
Colorado Mesa University · Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Mesa University offers Associate's and Undergraduate Certificate's programs in Culinary Arts and Related Services. The Undergraduate Certificate program, with 30 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $42,801 four years after completion, which is 7% above the national median for Culinary Arts and Related Services programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Chefs and Head Cooks, Cooks, Private Household, and Slaughterers and Meat Packers. Chefs and Head Cooks is projected to grow 7% over the next decade. The median salary for Chefs and Head Cooks is $58,920.
Associate
Median Earnings (4yr)
$42,801
Completers
18
Undergraduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
30
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $58,920 | 7% | 172,370 |
| Cooks, Private Household | $42,590 | Not reported | 740 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $38,160 | Not reported | 71,310 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $37,650 | 1% | 136,330 |
| Cooks, All Other | $35,920 | Not reported | 18,650 |
Show 3 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,780 | Not reported | 1,412,350 |
| Bakers | $34,950 | 6% | 220,230 |
| Bartenders | $31,510 | 6% | 711,140 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$9,927
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,124
Graduation Rate
41.0%
Total Enrollment
8,143
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Seattle Central College — $53,946
- College of DuPage — $50,503
- SUNY College of Technology at Delhi — $50,208
- Southern New Hampshire University — $50,055
- Southern Maine Community College — $49,566
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