Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Dona Ana Community 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 Mexico colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Dona Ana Community College

Also known as NMSU-Dona Ana

Lower Point Road, State Road 371, Crownpoint, NM

Dona Ana Community College is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This is a large college with a student base from 5,000 to 10,000. DACC established in 1973.

Currently the college offers 37 academic and degree programs. The college offers associate degree and certificate programs in business management, dental hygiene, medical services and much more. Get the complete list of available courses here: http://dacc.nmsu.edu/programs-alpha.

The college helps to improve your employability skills by offering quality courses which are industry based. Students are trained in relevant skills and career fields that help them to find jobs easily in the industry.

The school facilitates the working population to advance their studies further by providing a flexible class schedule which helps those under work pressure to pursue education at a convenient pace which most fits them .You have the option of pursuing your education online. If you want to take the benefit of using your off time to study enroll for the evening or weekend classes.

The college offers on campus housing facilities. Co-ed dorms are also available. So are exclusive men and women’s dorms.

The cost of in state tuition fees was $1,848.00 and that of out-of–state were $4,872.00 in 2012-2013.Boarding and other expenses are extra. A big motivation to apply at DACC is that 96% of the students here receive financial aid for education.

The college has a 44:56, male/female ratio and offers an excellent demographic mix.

DACC aims at providing a responsive and dynamic learning environment to its students and supports them not only by meeting their educational needs but also by developing them to become responsible citizens of tomorrow.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NMSU-Dona Ana offers an associate's degree program in culinary arts.

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

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

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