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ACCEPTANCE RATE

73.81%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

88%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

38

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,770

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Baking And Pastry Classes

The baking and pastry program at ECPI University prepares students for a career in a hotel, restaurant, resort, bistro, or bakery as an executive pastry cook, chocolatier, or Boulanger. The program focuses on preparing students to serve as professional bakers and pastry specialist in restaurants and other commercial baking establishments. Program courses include: bread and pastry making, handling, and storage, as well as cake and pastry decorating, baking industry operations, product packaging and marketing operations, and counter display. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer baking and pastry classes.

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ECPI University

Also known as TCAT Nashville

5555 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA

ECPI University, formerly known as ECPI College of Technology, is a four year career college that offers career oriented education for its students in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas. Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

  • Health and Clinical Professions
  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Engineering Technology

Over the previous several years ECPI University granted degrees to over seven thousand students with a graduation rate of more than 46%. ECPI College of Technology has listed over thirty different programs available to students, with a Master's degree being the highest level offered. Some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Medical Assistant
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Nursing
  • System Administration
  • Computer Systems Technology
  • Healthcare Administration

To help support students, ECPI may provide support services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges has accredited the education provided by ECPI College of Technology for over fifteen straight years. To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit ecpi.edu and https://www.ecpi.edu/info/ge/fast-facts/.

Students Enrolled in the Baking And Pastry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ECPI University has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Associate's Degree39

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female34

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black11
Hispanic2
White24
Multiple Races2

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

Students who have completed the Baking And Pastry program at ECPI University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
    • Total Employment: 770
    • Average Hourly Rate: $18.22
    • Average Annual Salary: $37890

Bakers

Description

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bakers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
    • Total Employment: 400
    • Average Hourly Rate: $12.53
    • Average Annual Salary: $26060

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants TCAT Nashville accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, ECPI University may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work