by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Valencia College. You can study it at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 8 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Valencia College as a strong choice for culinary arts, coming in at #75 out of 183 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Culinary Arts Schools | 75 of 183 |
| Best Culinary Arts Schools in Florida | 5 of 8 |
| Best Culinary Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 42 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in culinary arts at Valencia College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 71 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 65 |
| Certificate | 261 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Valencia College conferred 71 associate’s degrees in culinary arts.
Valencia College is among the very best schools in the country for culinary arts at the associate’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Florida | 5 |
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 |
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools | 71 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,472 | $9,379 |
| Fees | $197 | $197 |
Learn more about Valencia College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 27% of culinary arts associate’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of culinary arts associate’s degree graduates at Valencia College were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valencia College with a associate’s in culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Valencia College granted 39 associate’s degrees in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (36%).
Valencia College conferred 32 associate’s completions in baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (34%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Valencia College awarded 65 undergraduate certificate degrees in culinary arts.
Valencia College has not been ranked for culinary arts at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of culinary arts undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of culinary arts undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Valencia College were Hispanic or Latino. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valencia College with a undergraduate certificate in culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Valencia College conferred 34 undergraduate certificate completions in baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (35%).
Valencia College awarded 31 undergraduate certificate degrees in culinary arts/chef training in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (39%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Valencia College handed out 261 certificate degrees in culinary arts.
Valencia College is not currently ranked for culinary arts at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of culinary arts certificate degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of culinary arts certificate degree graduates at Valencia College are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valencia College with a certificate in culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Valencia College granted 147 certificate completions in baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef recently — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (35%).
Valencia College awarded 60 certificate completions in culinary arts/chef training in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
Valencia College granted 54 certificate completions in restaurant, culinary, and catering management/manager in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (37%).
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