Restaurant/Food Services Management

CIP 52.0905 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

26

51 total including inactive

States

12

Across 12 states

Graduates (2025)

209

Total completions

Restaurant/Food Services Management is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 12 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, Texas and Georgia.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$65,310

Food Service Managers

Job Growth

+6.4%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,845

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Food Service Managers. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $12,090, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 64 (30.6%)
Female: 145 (69.4%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 55 (26.3%)
Certificate: 154 (73.7%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

E
Enterprising
C
Conventional
S
Social

leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Helping others
  • Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident
✓ Persuasive
✓ Organized
✓ Detail-oriented
✓ Empathetic
✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles
● Sales
● Organization
● Data management
● Helping others
● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Monitoring
♦ Management of Personnel Resources
♦ Service Orientation
♦ Active Listening
♦ Helping others
♦ Achievement

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people?

2

Do you value monitoring?

3

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

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

  • • Those who prefer working independently
  • • 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 Restaurant/Food Services Management?

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