Pastry Arts

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
The Pastry Arts program at Clover Park Technical College is a six-quarter degree program designed for students seeking entry into, or career advancement in, the pastry arts job market, specifically as a pastry arts chef. This program prepares student for careers as bakers, pastry chefs and other pastry arts positions. Students already working in the culinary arts field can select a study path that will expand their skills and further their employment potential. The Pastry Arts degree is designed to provide hands-on training that will prepare students for careers in pastry arts. Students pursuing an AAT degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the capstone project, diversity, and computer literacy requirements. Physical Activity Requirements: This occupation requires the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs. Students must be able to meet these physical requirements in order to complete lab requirements and obtain employment in this field.

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,331.50

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lakewood, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

128

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAT

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Completion rate

71%

Employment rate

52%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.43

Typical (median) annual earnings

$34,341.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Retail Trade

27%

Manufacturing

23%

Accommodation and Food Services

18%

Other Industries

18%

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation

14%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
42
Completion rate
71%
Average number of students who completed each year
14
Gender
Male
29%
Female
71%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
9%
Hispanic
14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
58%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
8%
20 to 29
46%
30 to 39
15%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
19%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
53%
Some college experience, but no degree
21%
Certificate or AA
15%
BA or higher
9%