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2024 Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Missouri

2 Colleges in Missouri
64 Associate Degrees
$23,177 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a associate degree in culinary arts, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #23 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 64 associate degrees in culinary arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

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 students working on their associate degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list, to help you choose the best school for you.


 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Culinary Arts in Missouri

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in culinary arts.

Top Missouri Schools for an Associate in Culinary Arts

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25 Annual Graduates
$23,062 Median Starting Salary
$10,501 Median Student Debt

Ozarks Technical Community College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing an associate degree in culinary arts. OTC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

Associate students who receive their degree from the culinary arts program make about $23,062 for their early career.

More information about a associate in culinary arts from Ozarks Technical Community College

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It's hard to beat Saint Louis Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in culinary arts. Saint Louis Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Bridgeton.

After graduating, culinary arts associate recipients generally earn around $22,897 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a associate in culinary arts from Saint Louis Community College

Best Culinary Arts Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Culinary Arts Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 151 37
Kansas 146 39
Iowa 116 85
Nebraska 98 66
South Dakota 93 2
North Dakota 92 4

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Culinary Arts is one of 4 different types of Personal & Culinary Services programs to choose from.

Culinary Arts Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 42
Baking & Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 16
Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management/Manager 6

Related Major Annual Graduates
Funeral & Mortuary Science 12

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