by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CNM. You can study it at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CNM as a strong choice for culinary arts, coming in at #105 out of 183 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Culinary Arts Schools | 105 of 183 |
| Best Culinary Arts Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 1 |
| Best Culinary Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 of 20 |
The following degree levels are offered in culinary arts at CNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 16 |
| Certificate | 72 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central New Mexico Community College handed out 16 associate’s degrees in culinary arts.
CNM is among the very best schools in the country for culinary arts at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 |
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools | 101 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,368 | $8,256 |
| Fees | $428 | $428 |
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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 CNM were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central New Mexico Community College with a associate’s in culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CNM awarded 15 associate’s degrees in culinary arts/chef training in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (53%).
CNM awarded 1 associate’s degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central New Mexico Community College awarded 72 certificate degrees in culinary arts.
CNM is not yet ranked for culinary arts at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 44% of culinary arts certificate degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of culinary arts certificate degree graduates at CNM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central New Mexico Community College with a certificate in culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
CNM conferred 37 certificate completions in culinary arts and related services in the latest year of data — 51% to women and 49% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
CNM conferred 35 certificate degrees in baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (63%).
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