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- School Code: 905400
- Phone: (304) 263-4929
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Culinary Arts Program
The culinary arts program at West Virginia Northern 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 West Virginia colleges that offer culinary arts program.
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West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC)
201 West King Street, Martinsburg, WV
On the 9th of May in 1972, the West Virginia Board of Regents created a community college by merging the Hancock Country Branch and Wheeling Campus of West Liberty State College to create the West Virginia Northern Community College. Simply called The Northern, the WVNCC is located in Wheeling in West Virginia. Today, WVNCC offers two-year associate degree programs as well as technical and certificate programs to six counties in West Virginia. WVNCC also has branches in other places including Weirton and New Martinsville to meet the demands of the community for technical education.
WVNCC has grown into the largest institution in West Virginia. It offers more than 70 programs to students of different age, race and culture. WVNCC offer a wide variety of courses in different disciplines including arts, sciences, communication, development study, criminal justice and community service. The school aims to spread education to local residents thereby not only empowering the labor market but also the immediate community surrounding the campus.
The tuition fee rate of WVNCC differs depending on the type of program as well as residence of the enrollees. In-district students have to pay $100 per credit hour while out-of-district and out-of-state students have to pay $329 per credit hour.
On the other hand, students who wish to proceed to a four-year bachelor’s course in another college or university can take advantage of the transfer program of the school. Currently, WVNCC has formal agreements with Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Marshall University, West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Liberty University.
Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Virginia Northern Community College offers an associate's degree program in culinary arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 1 |
| White | 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
Students who have completed the Culinary Arts program at WVNCC, 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
- Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
- Total Employment: 40
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
- Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
- Total Employment: 670
- Average Hourly Rate: $10.73
- Average Annual Salary: $22330
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 provide a better idea of the candidates West Virginia Northern Community 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
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, West Virginia Northern Community College may offer student services like:
- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work