Baking and Pastry Arts Baker Pastry Chef Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to serve as professional bakers and pastry specialists in restaurants or other commercial baking establishments. Includes instruction in bread and pastry making, bread and pastry handling and storage, cake and pastry decorating, baking industry operations, product packaging and marketing operations, and counter display and service. Is Baking and Pastry Arts Baker Pastry Chef the right major for you?
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Baking and Pastry Arts Baker Pastry Chef Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$44,780

Median Hourly Wage

$21.53*

Total Employed Nationally

90,510

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.