Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, AR
Total Graduates
6
Class of 2024
Male Graduates
17%
1 of 6
Female Graduates
83%
5 of 6
Annual Tuition & Fees
$4,566
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for NorthWest Arkansas Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science in Food Studies | 23% | 57% | 63% | $6,387 |
| Food Studies - Culinary Arts | 47% | 51% | 55% | $6,128 |
| Culinary Arts | 33% | 49% | 52% | $5,635 |
| Technical Certificate - Artisanal Foods | 19% | 50% | 48% | $10,833 |
| Food Studies- Baking Arts | 78% | 68% | 79% | $8,673 |
In the Associate of Applied Science in Food Studies program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, 57% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 23% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,387 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Food Studies - Culinary Arts program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, 51% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 47% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,128 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Culinary Arts program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, 49% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 33% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $5,635 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Technical Certificate - Artisanal Foods program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, 50% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 19% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,833 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Food Studies- Baking Arts program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, 68% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 78% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,673 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$36,650
10-Year Job Growth
+5.6%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bakers
SOC: 51-3011 | $29,320 | +5.6% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
|
Chefs and Head Cooks
SOC: 35-1011 | $48,792 | +7.1% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$27,488
Peak Salary
$45,813
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
✓ Skills Covered in Program (0)
No specific skills data available
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
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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