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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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Culinary Arts Program
The culinary arts program at Johnson & Wales University 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 Rhode Island colleges that offer culinary arts program.

Johnson & Wales University
1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI
Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts 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 | 258 |
Bachelor's Degree | 107 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 192 |
Female | 173 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Asian | 8 |
Black | 40 |
Hispanic | 36 |
White | 213 |
Multiple Races | 16 |
Non Resident Alien | 29 |
Unknown | 22 |
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 Johnson & Wales University, 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
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
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