Culinary Science/Culinology

CIP 12.0509 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

2 total including inactive

States

Across 1 states

Graduates (2023)

176

Total completions

Culinary Science/Culinology is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 1 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Indiana.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$60,990

Chefs and Head Cooks

Job Growth

+7.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$7,656

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Chefs and Head Cooks. In-state tuition ranges from $4,912 to $10,400, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 62 (35.2%)

Female: 114 (64.8%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 176 (100.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Enterprising

Realistic

Conventional

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

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Leadership roles
Sales
Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Coordination

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Achievement

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; 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.