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- School Code: 445200
- Phone: (570) 674-6400
- School Homepage
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
66%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
64FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,432Average 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 Montgomery County Community College – Central Campus 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer culinary arts program.
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Montgomery County Community College – Central Campus
301 Lake St, Dallas, PA
Montgomery County Community College was founded in 1964 with a mission to meet the learning needs and requirements of Montgomery County. Today, the college has graduated over 30,000 alumni and has opened its doors to numerous residents looking to further their education. MCCC has achieved set objectives through various E-learning options, 2 campuses and various offsite learning centers to accommodate all the students and their learning requirements. The MCCC educational curriculum comprises of associate degrees, certificate programs, online degrees, continuing education programs and workforce development programs covering over 59 areas of study.
Montgomery County Community College provides a seamless transition for students to private and public universities and colleges throughout the locality. This is facilitated through various negotiations and agreements made by MCCC and various university/college administrators to grant every student a chance at better education. MCCC boasts of being an institution that yields opportunity for all students with a desire to learn and better their future. The community college facilitates its core mission and objectives through a set of moral values that should be observed by both the students and the teachers.
All the learning opportunities present at Montgomery County Community College breach through all the education barriers thereby creating an advanced learning platform for everyone. Today, MCCC offers almost 85 associate degrees and certificates to all students covering all the available areas of study. MCCC is proud to be the core of educational empowerment of Montgomery County and each day continues to provide residents and potential students with a chance to become better.
Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Montgomery County Community College – Central Campus has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than Two-Year Award | 15 |
Associate's Degree | 20 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 16 |
Female | 19 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 2 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 29 |
Unknown | 2 |
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 Montgomery County Community College – Central Campus, 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
- Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
- Total Employment: 100
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.67
- Average Annual Salary: $45080
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
- Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $11.37
- Average Annual Salary: $23650
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Montgomery County Community College – Central Campus accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Montgomery County Community College – Central Campus may offer services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Montgomery County Community College – Central Campus is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball