by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of culinary arts/chef training. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 276 associate degrees in culinary arts/chef training during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The culinary arts/chef training associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality culinary arts/chef training program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for culinary arts/chef training students working on their associate degree.
The culinary arts/chef training school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Culinary Arts/Chef Training Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training has to check out Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte. Located in the city of Charlotte, JWU Charlotte is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in culinary arts/chef training from Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
It is hard to beat Wake Technical Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in culinary arts/chef training from Wake Technical Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training needs to take a look at Central Piedmont Community College. Central Piedmont Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Charlotte.More information about a associate in culinary arts/chef training from Central Piedmont Community College
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in culinary arts/chef training. Located in the city of Asheville, A-B Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in culinary arts/chef training from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Mitchell Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Statesville.More information about a associate in culinary arts/chef training from Mitchell Community College
Located in the town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in culinary arts/chef training from Central Carolina Community College
Robeson Community College is a small public college located in the distant town of Lumberton.More information about a associate in culinary arts/chef training from Robeson Community College
Guilford Technical Community College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Jamestown.More information about a associate in culinary arts/chef training from Guilford Technical Community College
FTCC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville.More information about a associate in culinary arts/chef training from Fayetteville Technical Community College
Located in the town of Sylva, Southwestern Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in culinary arts/chef training from Southwestern Community College
Explore all the Best Culinary Arts/Chef Training Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 232 | 8 |
| Georgia | 217 | 161 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 16 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 25 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 21 |
| Virginia | 158 | 91 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 80 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 90 |
| Alabama | 109 | 63 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 68 |
Culinary Arts/Chef Training is one of 11 different types of Culinary Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Baking & Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 125 |
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