by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how NWACC ranks in comparison to other schools with culinary arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at NWACC was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for culinary arts list.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NWACC paid an average of $164 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $145 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,480 | $3,936 |
| Fees | $1,086 | $1,086 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
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NWACC does not offer an online option for its culinary arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NWACC Online Learning page.
Of the 23 students who earned an associate's degree in Culinary Arts from NWACC in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |