Baking And Pastry Classes

The baking and pastry program at Bellingham Technical College 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 Washington colleges that offer baking and pastry classes.

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Bellingham Technical College

3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA

Bellingham Technical College, located in Bellingham, Washington, is a fully accredited community college that offers 35 associate degrees and 43 career certificate programs.

Each year, BTC has over 8,000 students enrolled at their campus, which lies 90 miles north of Seattle. BTC offers partnerships with larger state Universities to ensure acceptance and the transferal of credits for students who wish to pursue a 4-year degree.

Bellingham Technical College’s job placement program has been incredibly successful and is a great way for alumni to find jobs after graduation. 84% of graduates are placed in a degree applicable job within 6 months of their graduation date.

While Bellingham Technical College does not offer an athletic program, there are other student activities that are extended to attendees. BTC offers a fully-functional student government, many campus-based groups and clubs, as well as the opportunity to join Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society dedicated to two-year institutions.

The cost to attend Bellingham Technical College is $105.00 per credit hour for Washington State residents. For out-of-state students, the cost to attend BTC is $277.00 per credit hour.

Applying at Bellingham Technical College is easy. Applications can be completed online or in-person at the BTC campus. Class enrollment forms are provided online and in-person for the convenience of the student.

If you would like to apply to attend Bellingham Technical College, or of you would like to learn more about the programs of study offered at BTC, click here to access their official website.

Students Enrolled in the Baking And Pastry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bellingham Technical College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $56130
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $46250

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $27990
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $32330

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