by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NWACC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NWACC among the top schools in the country for culinary arts, coming in at #87 out of 183 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Culinary Arts Schools | 87 of 183 |
| Best Culinary Arts Schools in Arkansas | 1 of 2 |
| Best Culinary Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 42 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in culinary arts at NWACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 16 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 19 |
| Certificate | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, NorthWest Arkansas Community College conferred 16 associate’s degrees in culinary arts.
NWACC is among the very best schools in the country for culinary arts at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas | 1 |
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools | 83 |
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 |
NWACC conferred 16 associate’s degrees in culinary arts and related services recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 19 undergraduate certificate degrees in culinary arts.
NWACC is not currently ranked for culinary arts at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 53% of culinary arts undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of culinary arts undergraduate certificate degree graduates at NWACC are White. About 89% 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 undergraduate certificate in culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NWACC granted 15 undergraduate certificate completions in culinary arts/chef training recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).
NWACC conferred 4 undergraduate certificate completions in baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, NorthWest Arkansas Community College handed out 37 certificate degrees in culinary arts.
NWACC has not been ranked for culinary arts at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 49% of culinary arts certificate degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of culinary arts certificate degree graduates at NWACC are White. Roughly 81% 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 certificate in culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NWACC awarded 31 certificate degrees in culinary arts/chef training in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
NWACC granted 6 certificate completions in baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.