Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General at Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA
Personal & Culinary Services CERTIFICATE
CIP 12.0500
Total Graduates
32
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
25%
8 of 32
Female Graduates
75%
24 of 32
Annual Tuition
$1,288
In-state rate
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General.
Degree Level CERTIFICATE
CIP Code 12.0500
Program Family Personal & Culinary Services
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 32 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 25% male, 75% female
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$60,990
10-Year Job Growth
+7.1%
Career Readiness Score
70/100
100% Program Match
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chefs and Head Cooks
SOC: 35-1011 | $48,792 | +7.1% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Cooks, All Other
SOC: 35-2019 | $28,968 | +5.5% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
|
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
SOC: 35-2012 | $29,160 | +2% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
|
Cooks, Restaurant
SOC: 35-2014 | $29,464 | +14.9% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
|
| $33,608 | +6% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$45,743
Peak Salary
$76,238
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)
● Coordination
● Monitoring
● Speaking
● Management of Personnel Resources
● Social Perceptiveness
● Time Management
● Service Orientation
● Critical Thinking
● Instructing
● Active Listening
ℹ Career Preparation
This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
75%
Education Level Match
85%
Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.
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Institution
School Name Cerritos College
Location Norwalk, CA
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $1,288
Out-of-State Tuition $11,928
Average Net Price $2,373
Program Information
CIP Code: 12.0500
CIP Family: 12
IPEDS ID: