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- School Code: 537200
- Phone: (360) 416-7600
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
53%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,490Average 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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Baking And Pastry Classes
The baking and pastry program at South Puget Sound Community College prepares students for a career in a hotel, restaurant, resort, bistro, or bakery as an executive pastry cook, chocolatier, or Boulanger. The program focuses on preparing students to serve as professional bakers and pastry specialist in restaurants and other commercial baking establishments. Program courses include: bread and pastry making, handling, and storage, as well as cake and pastry decorating, baking industry operations, product packaging and marketing operations, and counter display. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer baking and pastry classes.
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South Puget Sound Community College
2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA
A community college located in Olympia in Washington, South Puget Sound Community college is a 125 acres school that serves around 7,000 students each year. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities thereby ensuring that the quality of education taught in SPSCC meets beyond the standard.
South Puget Sound Community College has two campuses. The main campus in Olympia is surrounded with tranquil and lush woods which make it a perfect setting, conducive for learning while the Lacey Campus is located near residential areas providing access to local students.
There are a variety of academic programs in South Puget Sound Community and aside from the associate degrees and certificates, the school also teaches technical courses, non-credit programs, workshops and employee retraining courses. For this Academic Year (2013-2014), the tuition fee rates of South Puget Sound is $107 for enrollees living in Washington while out-of-district and out-of-country students have to pay $120 and $279 respectively.
South Puget Sound Community College offers transfer services to students who want to pursue a four-year bachelor’s course using their associate degrees. Fortunately, SPSCC is part of the Washington Transfer Curriculum thus students do not need to worry about their units not being credited by other schools.
Students Enrolled in the Baking And Pastry Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Puget Sound Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Less Than Four-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than Two-Year Award | 10 |
Less Than Four-Year Award | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 9 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
White | 6 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
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 Baking And Pastry program at South Puget Sound Community 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
- Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
- Total Employment: 50
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.26
- Average Annual Salary: $44220
Bakers
Description
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, bakers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.03
- Average Annual Salary: $27110
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 candidates South Puget Sound Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP 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, South Puget Sound Community College may provide services like:
- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball