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- School Code: 261500
- Phone: (609) 586-4800
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
54%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
23:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,740Average 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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Culinary Arts Program
The culinary arts program at Middlesex County College 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 New Jersey colleges that offer culinary arts program.
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Middlesex County College
1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ
Middlesex County College (MCC) is located in Edison New Jersey, but also has centers in New Brunswick and Perth Amboy, New Jersey. MCC’s mission is to “provide access to an affordable, quality education for diverse students and to promote lifelong learning opportunities to strengthen the economic, social and cultural life of the community.”
MCC offers over 700 courses and 100 degree and certificate programs. Enrollment for the fall of 2012 was at 12,898—more than half of enrollment of that enrollment, full-time students.
Academic Departments:
- Accounting, Business & Legal Studies
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Dental Auxiliaries Education
- Engineering Technologies
- English
- ESL/Languages & Cultures and Center for International Education
- Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
- History & Social Sciences
- Nursing
- Radiography
- Visual, Performing & Media Arts
MCC full-time students are eligible to receive a 25% discount on rail, bus, or light rail monthly passes when they enroll through the NJ TRANSIT’s Quik-Tik Program through the school.
Student Support services include academic advising, career services, counseling, computer lab use, tutoring services, as well as health and safety service, disabilities services, and Veterans Services.
View a comprehensive list of services on the WCC Services & Support Page. School-specific information on transferring to or from MCC can be found on the Transfer Services Page or by calling (732) 906-2546 today.
Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Middlesex County College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 3 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 0 |
| Associate's Degree | 1 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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 Culinary Arts program at Middlesex County College, 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
- Trenton, NJ
- Total Employment: 240
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.29
- Average Annual Salary: $48440
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
- Trenton, NJ
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.77
- Average Annual Salary: $26570
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 provide a better idea of the candidates Middlesex County College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Middlesex County College may provide services to students including:
- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Middlesex County College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling