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FINANCIAL AID RATE

47%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,036

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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Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Olympic 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 Washington colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Olympic College

5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA

Olympic College, with campuses in Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Shelton, reaches the Kitsap and Mason county areas to bring in nearly 13,000 students each year.

OC has three convenient campuses consisting of a 33-acre campus in Bremerton, a 20-acre campus in Poulsbo, and a 27-acre campus in Shelton, making OC easily accessible for the Kitsap peninsula and surrounding areas.

Olympic College athletics program offers men and women’s basketball, volleyball, track and field, soccer, golf, and cross country. There is also a men’s baseball team available to male students and a women’s softball team available to female students.

For Washington state residents, the cost to attend Olympic College is $107.00 per credit hour. The cost for out-of-state residents is $120.00 per credit hour. International students may also attend OC for the cost of $279.00 per credit hour.

Olympic College offers students the opportunity to earn five various associate’s degrees as well as a wide array of technical certificates and licensures.

OC also offers assistance programs for students who are in need of help. Their program, titled SING, helps needy students by giving them the necessary resources to find affordable housing, food, and childcare for their families.

Olympic college also touts a special program that benefits military veterans and their families. In an effort to help veterans proceed with life after the military, OC offers tuition assistance, program placement assistance, and distance learning programs for those who wish to pursue higher education.

If you would like to attend or learn more about Olympic College, please click here to visit their official website.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Olympic 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 Certificate3
Less Than Two-Year Award1
Associate's Degree6

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female6

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black1
Hispanic2
White6

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

Upon completion of the Culinary Arts program at Olympic College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

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

  • Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 12
    • Average Hourly Rate: $13.58
    • Average Annual Salary: $28250
  • Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $12.65
    • Average Annual Salary: $26310

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 an overview of the students Olympic College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any 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, Olympic College may provide services to students like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Volleyball