Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 279500
- Phone: (212) 346-1200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
69.81%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,563Average 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 Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science 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 New York colleges that offer baking and pastry classes.
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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Also known as Paul Smith's College
1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a nonprofit private school that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Paul Smiths, NY, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 1000 students enroll at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science annually.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Paul Smith's College offers:
- Social Sciences
- Personal And Culinary Services
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Engineering Technology
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1230 - 1560 for the SAT exam and between 18 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Paul Smith's College. Paul Smith's College has an acceptance rate of 79% of which only 39% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at paulsmiths.edu.
Tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is about $5,700 for the year. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Students should visit the Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Baking And Pastry Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Paul Smith's College 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 | 1 |
Bachelor's Degree | 9 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 10 |
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 Paul Smith's College, 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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.13
- Average Annual Salary: $56430
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.62
- Average Annual Salary: $59540
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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.80
- Average Annual Salary: $28710
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.45
- Average Annual Salary: $27980
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 you an idea of the applicants Paul Smith's 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
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science may provide services to students including:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
- Bowling