Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 12.0503

at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA

43 - AveragePublicAccredited

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$21,391

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$21,391

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.

How This Program Compares

National median wage — Culinary Arts

$38,297

Across all experience levels in this field

BLS

Projected job growth — Culinary Arts

+11%

National outlook for this field

BLS

About This Program

The Culinary Arts/Chef Training program at Kirkwood Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The program provides advanced training in culinary techniques, kitchen management, and food service operations for students seeking careers as professional chefs or food service managers.

This program falls under CIP code 12.0503, within the culinary arts field. Kirkwood also offers a one- to two-year Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate, along with related programs including Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer Support Specialist, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Students can expect a structured progression of culinary coursework and practical kitchen experience at this Cedar Rapids campus.

CIP 12.0503 — Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Category: Culinary Arts

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