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Culinary Arts
Bellingham Technical College

Culinary Arts

Bellingham Technical College ETPL
If you grew up cooking in your mom's kitchen and are now a Food Network fan, then Bellingham Technical College's Culinary Arts certificate may give you the training you need to pursue your career in the restaurant and food service industry. Enter the exciting, fast-paced world of the food service industry through this certificate program; then, launch your career wherever you want to go.
Visit the program website BTC Outreach Outreach, Advising, & Counseling Outreach, Advising, & Counseling (360) 752-8345 ext. outreach@btc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,300.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

55

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

A completed college admissions application and placement in English and Math. BTC uses a Guided Self-Placement process to help you choose the best starting point for your English and Math courses. Your selections will determine whether you begin with program coursework or complete prerequisites classes first. To get started or for help determining your English and math placement, contact the Outreach department at Outreach@btc.edu.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Completion rate

59%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.19

Typical (median) annual earnings

$30,701.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Accommodation and Food Services

50%

Other Industries

20%

Real Estate

14%

Wholesale Trade

8%

Healthcare and Social Services

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
44
Completion rate
59%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
59%
Female
41%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
64%
Multi-racial
15%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
22%
20 to 29
58%
30 to 39
18%
40 to 49
0%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
36%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
36%
Some college experience, but no degree
29%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%