Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Columbia College – Fairfax prepares students for a career as an executive chef, restaurateur, food and beverage manager, food writer, research chef, or a culinary educator. The program focuses on cooking related services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Program courses include: recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, managing food supplies and kitchen resources, food presentation, and a variety of cuisines and culinary techniques. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer culinary arts program.

Columbia College – Fairfax

1901 W Hwy 77, San Benito, TX

Columbia College operates as a 2-year private career school, which offers training and education opportunities for its students located in and around Fairfax. In the previous year, over sixty students were awarded degrees with around 72% of those who start the program complete it. Columbia College has several programs to choose from. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• English
• Massage Therapy
• Dental Laboratory Technology
• Computer Science
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts

To support students and graduates, Columbia College may offer support services like:

• Academic counseling for students
• Work study style employment
• Helping students find work after graduation

This school has been accredited by the Council on Occupational Education since 2011. Please visit ccdc.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia College – Fairfax has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chefs and Head Cooks

Description

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chefs and head cooks employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $24360

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Cooks, Private Household

Description

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Cooks, Restaurant

Description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cooks, restaurant employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $9.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $18970

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).