If you have a passion for food, the Culinary Arts program is both exciting and challenging. Classes are taught in a state-of-the-art kitchen, bakery and dining room.
Career Information
The hospitality industry is the nation’s largest private sector employer. More than two million jobs are expected to be added through 2016. If you are friendly and energetic, creative, self-motivated, a problem solver and a hands-on participant, then you may be right for a career within this industry.
Culinary Arts graduates become chefs in major restaurants or start their own businesses. Typical salaries include the following:
Executive Chef: $73,400
Sous Chef: $42,300
Degree and Certificate
College of DuPage offers an associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree in Culinary Arts and a certificate in Culinary Arts. Prior to registration, students should meet with a program adviser for course selection.
Academic Information for Culinary Arts A.A.S. Degree (PDF file)
College of DuPage Student Planning Worksheet for the A.A.S. Degree (PDF)
Academic Information for Culinary Arts Certificate (PDF file)
Course Descriptions