Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, MS

Personal & Culinary Services Certificate CIP 12.0501

Total Graduates

10

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

20%

2 of 10

Female Graduates

80%

8 of 10

Annual Tuition

$3,300

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Certificate 10 grads Associate's 5 grads

Program Popularity

#73
of 162 colleges nationally
54.9%
Produces more graduates than 54.9% of colleges offering this program
3,695
Total national graduates (Certificate)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef.
Degree Level Certificate
CIP Code 12.0501
Program Family Personal & Culinary Services

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 10 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 20% male, 80% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Bakers

Primary Occupation
$36,650
Median Annual Salary
$27,560 $48,260
10th percentile 90th percentile
231,890 employed nationally +5.6% projected growth

Related Occupations

Chefs and head cooks +7.1%
$60,990

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

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Bakers

Average Starting Salary

$36,650

10-Year Job Growth

+5.6%

Career Readiness Score

0/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
Bakers SOC: 51-3011
$29,320+5.6%
0%
primary100% confidence
$48,792+7.1%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$27,488

Peak Salary

$45,813

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (0)

No specific skills data available

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

0%

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

Monitoring
Coordination
Achievement
Independence
Accuracy

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 monitoring?

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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