Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

CIP 12.0501 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

127

165 total including inactive

States

Across 31 states

Graduates (2023)

2,773

Total completions

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 31 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, Florida and Puerto Rico.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$36,650

Bakers

Job Growth

+5.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,800

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Bakers. In-state tuition ranges from $434 to $29,760, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 418 (15.1%)

Female: 2,355 (84.9%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 1,753 (63.2%)

Certificate: 1,020 (36.8%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Enterprising

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

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

Do you value monitoring?

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

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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.