by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how NWACC ranks among other schools offering degrees in culinary arts.
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NWACC reports the culinary arts program; completion counts are not currently reported.
To complete a bachelor’s at NWACC, culinary arts graduates take on a median debt of $12,500 in student loans. This is lower than $12,677, the typical median for all majors at NWACC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,240 | $4,080 |
| Fees | $1,158 | $1,158 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of culinary arts associate’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of culinary arts associate’s degree graduates at NWACC are White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from NorthWest Arkansas Community College with a associate’s in culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the culinary arts majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
This culinary arts program at NWACC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 46 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 16 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 10 |
NWACC conferred 46 completions in culinary arts/chef training in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
NWACC granted 16 completions in culinary arts and related services recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
NWACC conferred 10 completions in baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.