Culinary Arts and Related Services
Wake Technical Community College · Raleigh, NC
Wake Technical Community College offers Associate's and Undergraduate Certificate's programs in Culinary Arts and Related Services. The Undergraduate Certificate program, with 41 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $37,695 four years after completion, compared to a national median of $40,056 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)
$42,564
Completers
20
Undergraduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
$37,695
Completers
41
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
$2,254
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,862
Graduation Rate
32.2%
Total Enrollment
19,675
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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