Culinary Arts/Chef Training

CIP 12.0503 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

254

309 total including inactive

States

Across 38 states

Graduates (2023)

5,172

Total completions

Culinary Arts/Chef Training is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 38 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Florida, North Carolina and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$60,990

Chefs and Head Cooks

Job Growth

+7.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,392

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Chefs and Head Cooks. In-state tuition ranges from $434 to $11,520, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,328 (45.0%)

Female: 2,844 (55.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 2,952 (57.1%)

Certificate: 2,220 (42.9%)

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

♦ Coordination

♦ Monitoring

♦ Service Orientation

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Achievement

♦ Independence

❓ 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 coordination?

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.