Institutional Food Workers
A program that prepares individuals in production and service used in governmental, commercial or independently owned institutional food establishments and related food industry occupations. Includes instruction in selecting, storing, preparing, and serving food and food products; basic nutrition; sanitation, and food safety; the use and care of commercial equipment; serving techniques; and the operation of institutional food establishments.
- Schools offering
- 7
- Annual completions
- 31
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $40k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals in production and service used in governmental, commercial or independently owned institutional food establishments and related food industry occupations. Includes instruction in selecting, storing, preparing, and serving food and food products; basic nutrition; sanitation, and food safety; the use and care of commercial equipment; serving techniques; and the operation of institutional food establishments.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks, institution and cafeteria | $36k | +2.0% | No formal educational credential |
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 Institutional Food Workers
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierpont Community and Technical College | Fairmont, WV | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| ECPI University | Virginia Beach, VA | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute | Albuquerque, NM | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Delaware County Community College | Media, PA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | Mays Landing, NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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