Culinary Science/Culinology
A program that focuses on the blending of food science and the culinary arts and that prepares individuals to work as research chefs and related research and development positions in the food industry. Includes instruction in culinary arts, food chemistry, food safety and quality, food processing, nutrition, and business management.
- Schools offering
- 11
- Annual completions
- 108
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $40k
About this major
A program that focuses on the blending of food science and the culinary arts and that prepares individuals to work as research chefs and related research and development positions in the food industry. Includes instruction in culinary arts, food chemistry, food safety and quality, food processing, nutrition, and business management.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food service managers | $65k | +6.4% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Chefs and head cooks | $61k | +7.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Postsecondary teachers, all other | $78k | +1.8% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Cooks, all other | $36k | +5.5% | No formal educational credential |
| Food scientists and technologists | $85k | +6.5% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$40k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$39k
Bachelor's
$48k
Top colleges for Culinary Science/Culinology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Institute of America | Hyde Park, NY | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| Texas Woman's University | Denton, TX | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall, MN | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Holy Cross | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Life University | Marietta, GA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Niagara County Community College | Sanborn, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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