Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Program Availability
Schools Offering
455
537 total including inactive
States
41
Across 41 states
Graduates (2024)
8,399
Total completions
Culinary Arts/Chef Training is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 41 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are North Carolina, Florida and Georgia.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$60,990
Chefs and Head Cooks
Job Growth
+7.1%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$4,260
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Chefs and Head Cooks. In-state tuition ranges from $434 to $15,500, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
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
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ 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
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.
Where Can You Study Culinary Arts/Chef Training?
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