Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science 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 New York colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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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 Culinary Arts 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)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $29970
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $28830

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).