Culinary Arts and Related Services

Nicholls State University · Thibodaux, LA

The Culinary Arts and Related Services program at Nicholls State University is available at Associate's and Bachelor's levels. The Bachelor program, with 32 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $46,969 four years after completion, which is 17% 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)
Not reported
Completers
14

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
$46,969
Completers
32

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
$8,149
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,242
Graduation Rate
54.0%
Total Enrollment
4,737

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