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- School Code: 340400
- Phone: (401) 232-6000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
92.72%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,079Average 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 Johnson & Wales University 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 Rhode Island colleges that offer baking and pastry classes.

Johnson & Wales University
1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI
Students Enrolled in the Baking And Pastry Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Johnson & Wales University has offered the following program levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Associate's Degree | 235 |
Bachelor's Degree | 51 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 31 |
Female | 255 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 4 |
Asian | 5 |
Black | 24 |
Hispanic | 34 |
White | 170 |
Multiple Races | 15 |
Non Resident Alien | 20 |
Unknown | 14 |
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 Baking And Pastry program at Johnson & Wales University, 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
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
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 provide a better idea of the candidates Johnson & Wales University accepts. The details may include 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, Johnson & Wales University may offer services like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Johnson & Wales University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
- Equestrian