Culinary Arts/Chef Training at South Georgia Technical College in Americus, GA

Personal & Culinary Services Certificate CIP 12.0503

Total Graduates

8

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

38%

3 of 8

Female Graduates

63%

5 of 8

Annual Tuition

$3,000

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Certificate 8 grads Associate's 3 grads

Program Popularity

#139
of 271 colleges nationally
48.7%
Produces more graduates than 48.7% of colleges offering this program
5,557
Total national graduates (Certificate)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
Degree Level Certificate
CIP Code 12.0503
Program Family Personal & Culinary Services

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 8 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 38% male, 63% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Cooks, restaurant

Primary Occupation
$36,830
Median Annual Salary
$28,010 $47,340
10th percentile 90th percentile
1,452,130 employed nationally +14.9% projected growth

Related Occupations

First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers +6%
$42,010
Chefs and head cooks +7.1%
$60,990
Cooks, all other +5.5%
$36,210
Cooks, private household +5.1%
$44,530

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$60,990

10-Year Job Growth

+7.1%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$48,792+7.1%
75%
primary100% confidence
Cooks, All Other SOC: 35-2019
$28,968+5.5%
0%
primary100% confidence
$35,624+5.1%
0%
primary100% confidence
Cooks, Restaurant SOC: 35-2014
$29,464+14.9%
0%
primary100% confidence
$33,608+6%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$45,743

Peak Salary

$76,238

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Coordination
Monitoring
Speaking
Management of Personnel Resources
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Service Orientation
Critical Thinking
Instructing
Active Listening

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

R
Realistic
E
Enterprising
C
Conventional

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Building things
  • Working with hands
  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Practical
Hands-on
Confident
Persuasive
Organized
Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

Building things
Working with hands
Leadership roles
Sales
Organization
Data management

Work Values

Coordination
Monitoring
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Achievement
Independence

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Do you value coordination?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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