Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef at Saint Paul College in Saint Paul, MN

Personal & Culinary Services ASSOCIATE CIP 12.0501

Total Graduates

14

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

14%

2 of 14

Female Graduates

86%

12 of 14

Annual Tuition

$5,486

In-state rate

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 12.0501
Program Family Personal & Culinary Services

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 14 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 14% male, 86% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Bakers

Average Starting Salary

$36,650

10-Year Job Growth

+5.6%

Career Readiness Score

0/100
100% Program Match

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

0%

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.

Your Future Work Environment

🏢

Mixed

Setting

💪

Moderate

Physical Demands

👥

Small Team

Team Size

✈️

Occasional

Travel

Work Schedule

✓ Regular Hours Flexible

Indoor/Outdoor

50% indoor

Autonomy Level

Moderate

Overtime Expectations

Regular hours are typical, overtime is rare

Customer Interaction

Moderate

Technology & Tools You'll Master

Digital Literacy Required

EXPERT

Technology Intensity

VERY_HIGH

Essential Software

Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

Important Software

Microsoft Outlook Google Sheets Facebook

Digital Competencies You'll Develop

Proficiency with specialized software
Technical documentation
Data analysis tools
System integration
Advanced software proficiency
System architecture understanding
Automation and scripting
Emerging technology adaptation
Technical problem-solving
💡

Note: This program will equip you with expert level digital skills. The software and technologies listed are based on typical industry requirements for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef..

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

R
Realistic
E
Enterprising
C
Conventional

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Building things
  • Working with hands
  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Practical
Hands-on
Confident
Persuasive
Organized
Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

Building things
Working with hands
Leadership roles
Sales
Organization
Data management

Work Values

Monitoring
Coordination
Achievement
Independence
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate physical demands?

3

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

4

Do you value monitoring?

5

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Saint Paul, MN

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $5,486
Out-of-State Tuition $5,486

Program Information

CIP Code: 12.0501
CIP Family: 12
IPEDS ID: