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Major · Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services

Wine Steward/Sommelier

A program that prepares individuals to manage wine selection, purchasing, storage, sales, and service for a variety of establishments in the hospitality industry. Includes instruction in wine production, wine regions of the world, wine tasting, food and wine matching, service techniques, and wine program management.

Schools offering
2
Annual completions
3
Typical degree level
Associate's
Median earnings (5yr)
$40k

About this major

A program that prepares individuals to manage wine selection, purchasing, storage, sales, and service for a variety of establishments in the hospitality industry. Includes instruction in wine production, wine regions of the world, wine tasting, food and wine matching, service techniques, and wine program management.

Section 3 · Careers

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
Section 4 · Earnings

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

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Wine Steward/Sommelier

Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.

College Location Assoc. Bach. Total
South Seattle College Seattle, WA 3 0 3
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ 0 0 0
Section 7 · Explore sideways

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Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Wine Steward/Sommelier degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Food service managers.
Is a Wine Steward/Sommelier associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
This major is typically offered only at the associate's level.
How many colleges offer Wine Steward/Sommelier?
2 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 3 students a year combined.