by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how National Louis University ranks among other schools offering degrees in culinary arts.
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National Louis University is in the top 15% of the country for culinary arts. Specifically, it ranked #49 out of 295 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, National Louis University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in culinary arts.
Culinary Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at National Louis University earn a median of $35,560 a year. This is below $57,362, the median for all majors at National Louis University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at National Louis University, culinary arts graduates take on a median debt of $17,500 in student loans. This is lower than $29,242, the typical median for all majors at National Louis University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,755 | $12,420 |
| Fees | $825 | $825 |
Find out more about National Louis University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of culinary arts associate’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of culinary arts associate’s degree graduates at National Louis University were White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National Louis University with a associate’s in culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of culinary arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of culinary arts bachelor’s degree graduates at National Louis University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National Louis University with a bachelor’s in culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the culinary arts majors at National Louis University.
The culinary arts program at National Louis University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 84 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 20 |
National Louis University awarded 84 degrees in culinary arts/chef training recently — 46% to women and 54% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).
National Louis University conferred 20 completions in baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).