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- School Code: 970600
- Phone: (360) 491-4700
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
66%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1Average 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 South Seattle 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 Washington colleges that offer culinary arts program.
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South Seattle Community College
Also known as Seattle South
5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA
Serving over 5,000 students every year, South Seattle Community College (
The stunning main campus is located on a hilltop that overlooks Elliot Bay and covers 87 acres. A second campus in Georgetown provides training for sustainability, or “green”, techniques. The New Holly Learning Center is another facility, located on Beacon Hill, which provides transitional education to English-speaking and non-English-speaking members of the southwest Seattle community.
Offering a diverse range of education options in the form of applied baccalaureate, associate degree, college transfer, certificate, technical and professional, and pre-college programs,
In addition to purely academic courses, the college also makes continuing education opportunities available to the local community. Teacher education, non-credit online courses, senior adult education and professional development courses are just some of their offerings. They also provide pre-college education such as ABE,
In-state tuition is affordable to most at $3,500 (2012 figures), and veterans are charged reduced rates as part of the benefits program. Federal financial aid is an option for qualifying students. On average, about 60% of students received financial assistance in the form of loans and grants in 2012.
Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Seattle South has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
- Less Than Four-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 1 |
| Associate's Degree | 12 |
| Less Than Four-Year Award | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
| Unknown | 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
Upon completion of the Culinary Arts program at Seattle South, 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
- Olympia-Tumwater, WA
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.55
- Average Annual Salary: $34420
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
- Olympia-Tumwater, WA
- Total Employment: 940
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.21
- Average Annual Salary: $25390
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 give an overview of the students Seattle South accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college 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 alumni, South Seattle Community College may provide services like:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
- Child care